Instructional Coach - Secondary Mathematics - Part-time

Instructional Coach
- Secondary Mathematics
- Part-time

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Mathematics (EX) 6-12 certification
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in Secondary Mathematics
• Master's Degree, preferred
• AVMR Fractions (Integrow) and Building Thinking Classroom trained, preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in the Standards for Mathematical Practice
• Strong understanding of Michigan's K–12 academic standards and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Experience using and analyzing mathematics assessment data, including universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

The Secondary Coach is a non-evaluative instructional leader who partners with teachers to improve student achievement in mathematics. The coach supports implementation of evidence-based practices aligned with the Standards for Mathematical Practice, MTSS, and district curriculum initiatives. Through job-embedded coaching, modeling, collaborative planning, data analysis, and professional learning, the coach strengthens Tier 1 instruction and intervention practices while building teacher capacity.

The role also supports positive classroom culture and social‑emotional learning to promote student engagement, self‑regulation, and academic success.

• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
• Attend workshops/conferences to learn about innovative instructional strategies and curriculum initiatives
• Maintain accurate, detailed records and submit required documentation in a timely manner
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a positive public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups

• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers in order to successfully provide opportunities for professional growth
• Manage time and schedule flexibility in order to maximize teacher schedules and learning
• Provide training in how to understand and use data and assessments to improve teaching and learning in relation to MTSS
• Facilitate training to support the implementation of student intervention plans
• Develop training and related ongoing teacher support to develop positive learning environments for students, for example, engagement strategies, including CHAMPS, Thinking Maps, Talk Moves, etc.
• Provide professional development in the use of research-based instructional strategies, including modeling of lessons and co‑teaching (where appropriate)
• Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers
• Provide training on resources and materials that are in alignment with the District curriculum to address the needs of students with different learning styles
• Provide training in how to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction
• Lead professional development in order to improve teacher’s knowledge, district-wide, of effective research-based instructional strategies

Grant funded program services supplement and support but do not supplant or replace the general education program of the school district. There is no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the funds or a demonstrated need, that is expressed or implied by the Port Huron Area School District.

Part‑Time