Teacher - Mathematics Specialist - Middle School (2026-2027

Mathematics Specialist

Under the supervision of Building Administrator and Coordinator of Mathematics, the position will collaborate with school and district leadership to support high-quality, equitable mathematics instruction. This role focuses on building teacher capacity, improving student outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in mathematics teaching and learning.

Instruction, Coaching, and Professional Learning

• Support implementation of research-based instructional practices that promote active, inclusive mathematics learning for all students.
• Foster a culture of reflection and continuous improvement through personalized professional learning and goal-setting with teachers using coaching cycles to build teacher capacity regarding effective mathematics teaching practices that allow all students to reach high standards.
• Collaborate with professional learning communities (PLCs) to drive data-informed instructional decisions and curricular alignment.
• Design and deliver targeted professional development aligned with school and district improvement goals.
• Mentor novice and early-career teachers to strengthen their mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Monitor the impact of coaching and professional learning on student achievement using clear metrics and reflective practices.
• Model and develop high-impact, differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Actively engage in continuous professional growth to enhance content expertise and coaching effectiveness.

Curriculum, Assessment and Collaborative Leadership

• Provide leadership in interpreting and applying assessment data to guide instruction and identify student needs.
• Collaborate in the design, refinement, and implementation of mathematics curriculum, pacing guides, and instructional resources.
• Facilitate reflection and feedback conversations with teachers or teams based on student work, assessment, and observational data.
• Promote equitable access to rigorous mathematics instruction by addressing opportunity gaps and instructional barriers.
• Ensure instructional practices and resources support coherence, vertical alignment, and high expectations for all students.
• Collaborate with school and district teams to design and monitor programs aimed at improving student achievement (e.g., SIP goals, intervention plans).
• Support school-wide efforts to build meaningful partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a bridge between district initiatives and school-based implementation to ensure alignment and support.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• Master's Degree or higher in Education with a concentration in one of the following areas:
  Curriculum and Instruction, Administration and Supervision, or Mathematics Leadership preferred
• Hold or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in K-8 Mathematics Specialist preferred
• Five (5) years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience in Elementary and Middle School, multiple grade levels preferred

• Knowledge
  • Mathematics content and identify/use appropriate pedagogical skills
  • Development of mathematical understanding and mathematical proficiency
  • Current theory and research based practices in mathematics instruction, current researched based mathematics curriculum programs and in a wide variety of assessment strategies
  • Approaches and practices for facilitating adult learning and collaboration
• Skills
  • Relate positively with parents and community representatives
  • Organize and interpret data from multiple sources
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
• Abilities
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice

• Work environment is inside a classroom, with quiet noise level, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the…