Math Coach - Anticipated

Math Coach – Anticipated opening (2026‑2027 School Year)
Position Type:
Middle School / Mathematics

Location:

Sussex Central Middle School

Date Available:

Fall 2026

• Communicate CCSS Mathematics Content Standards, learning outcomes, and Standards for Mathematical Practice to school staff through job‑embedded professional learning.
• Assist the school/district with implementation of district‑adopted high‑quality materials and creation of high‑quality unit/curriculum development.
• Share strategies that support the implementation of the CCSS‑Math Content Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practices.
• Share strategies that support student’s critical thinking, creativity, and problem‑solving during mathematics instruction, and strategies to support teacher instruction for student engagement leading to understanding of mathematics.
• Assist in developing strategies to increase mathematics achievement for all student groups while working with PLCs, building leaders to address issues of equity and access.
• Assist teachers with analysis of student achievement data and help teachers adjust instruction based on results.
• Plan and deliver mathematics professional learning for teachers and co‑teachers, including addressing differentiation of instruction.
• Work collaboratively with school administration to implement elements from the school strategic and/or professional learning plan applicable to increasing student mathematics performance.
• Assist teachers to accelerate students below grade level by providing guidance on intervention and remediation.
• Mentor novice mathematics teachers, including modeling and co‑teaching strategies.
• Build and share high-quality professional learning to support the skillful use of high-quality instructional materials.
• Receive professional learning and engage in reflection and data review with the DDOE Education Associates (one day per week).
• Gather data and share evidence of impact on teacher practice and student learning in the assigned school.
• Be an active and contributing member of the Delaware Math Cadre, possibly designing presentations and planning learning sessions.

Education

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university (concentration in curriculum, instruction, administration/leadership, mathematics education/leadership, or professional development).
• Holding or being eligible for Delaware Educator Licensure and Certification as a Middle‑Level Mathematics Teacher or Secondary Mathematics Teacher.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of successful mathematics teaching in a middle or high school classroom or similar experience.
• Firm knowledge of Delaware State Standards for Mathematics.
• Preferred experience supporting teachers in a mentoring or coaching capacity.
• Preferred experience leading teacher professional learning.
• Knowledge of national and international models of successful mathematics curricula.
• Leadership experience with successful K‑12 mathematics reform initiatives at the school, district, and/or statewide level.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in best practices of professional learning for adult learners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision and set priorities while working in collaboration with others.
• Ability to work under pressure and proactively problem‑solve with professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff in a professional, tactful, and congenial manner.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality appropriately.

Salary will be computed in accordance with the educational level and work experience of the individual selected and in accordance with salary schedules for employees of the district.

School Principal

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others based on any characteristic prohibited by law.