Numeracy Coach

Location

BEAUFORT MIDDLE (High-Needs School)

The Numeracy Coach will empower teachers by working directly with all stakeholders to bring about improvements in the classroom/school that will positively impact student achievement. The work of the numeracy coach will be based on scientifically based research and content knowledge.

• Assist teachers in analyzing data to provide differentiation, track trends, support instructional decisions, and plan lessons.
• Work with teachers to create and interpret formative and summative assessments.
• Plan collaboratively with teachers to ensure that everyday mathematics/SC mathematics standards are taught with fidelity, paced appropriately, teachers are familiar with the SC standards and support documents, differentiation is occurring in the classroom, and teachers’ awareness of instructional resources and how to use them effectively is increased.
• Provide professional development for teachers on research-based instructional strategies, content and pedagogy; plan opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation; provide training on district programs such as Gizmos, Everyday Mathematics, curriculum mapping, Number Worlds, graphing calculators.
• Co‑teach/model lessons with/for teachers.
• Serve as a liaison between school and district; collaborate with coaches from other schools.
• Observe teachers in a coaching capacity to provide feedback and support instruction.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent, or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Must be highly qualified in the content area or become highly qualified within 60 days of hire.

Three to five years experience as a Math/Science teacher or elementary grade level preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, adhere to confidentiality as directed by federal, state and local laws/regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

Principal

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Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

Certified

Must apply online by completing a “Certified” application and adding this specific job to your online application.

Exempt

The Beaufort County School District is an equal opportunity employer.