26 - Elementary Math Specialist (2026 - 2027 School Year)

About the role

The Specialist – Elementary Math works year-round in the Learning Services department under the supervision of the Executive Director in Learning Services. The position is exempt and benefits are provided based on Schedule C.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of applicable District instructional programs with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills.
• Provide an instructional program (including curriculum and assessment design) designed to assist teachers in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, and classroom management.
• Assist with the implementation of best practices in the classroom through demonstration lessons, observation of teachers who are changing instructional practices, reflective sessions following observations, facilitating PLCs, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
• Endorsement/Credentials in assigned area.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in instructional area.
• Valid Colorado Driver License.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Skills

• In-depth understanding of state standards, curriculum and assessment programs with emphasis in Mathematics.
• Demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction.
• Experience in preparing and presenting high quality, research based professional development.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing, both within the local district, and externally with the community.
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals, and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals.
• Initiative working independently and with groups.
• An approachable, professional manner with district colleagues and school staff.
• Knowledge of developing scope and sequence and assessment documents.
• Ability to integrate technology into instructional practices and programs.
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coach teacher leaders, teachers (regular education/special education) and administrators in leading district initiatives regarding intervention programming, educational pedagogy, and improved instruction toward increased student learning.
• Collaborate with principals on supporting individual teacher development and improvement.
• Review assessment results by school and participate in the development of an improvement plan.
• Lead and facilitate the curriculum design process including district instructional frameworks and district assessments.
• Work with principals and school leadership teams on implementation.
• Assist teachers with using assessment data to plan instruction.
• Aid teachers in the development and implementation of effective classroom management strategies, individual behavioral intervention plans, instructional planning, and classroom organization as needed.
• Provide direct contact to classroom teachers, reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, and real-time coaching; model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up support to ensure effective teacher implementation.
• Provide professional development for teachers as needed in the use of the curriculum and ancillary materials for the assigned program.
• Participate in textbook adoption and the development of local assessments as assigned.
• Facilitate District and school-based professional development.
• Facilitate Data Meetings and PLCs.
• Aid in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available resources to support teachers, students, and schools.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students.