Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics

Job Summary And Purpose

The Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics is responsible for providing leadership, alignment, and coordination of Stafford County Public Schools' secondary mathematics instructional program. In this role, the mathematics coordinator implements the goals and priorities of the Strategic Plan. This person leads and facilitates the middle school mathematics specialist and lead communities of practice to ensure ongoing, data-driven focus on identifying and implementing high-yield, evidence-based instructional practices and continuous growth and learning for all middle and high school students. This leadership position is a member of a multidisciplinary team of educational leaders working together to support all Stafford County Public Schools' instructional programs.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• Analyzes and responds to division-level performance data to determine curriculum, professional learning and instructional needs.
• Cookpides the development, implementation, and revision of mathematics curriculum and instructional resources and professional learning.
• Participates in school improvement processes and academic reviews as requested.
• Develops and provides guidance to secondary mathematics specialists.
• Leads and guides instructional resource selection and adoption processes.
• Prepares and manages the secondary mathematics program budget.
• Represents the school division on educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Identifies ways to improve and extend student academic program opportunities and access.
• Serves as a liaison between school administrators and the secondary mathematics specialists.
• Coordinates and collaborates with school-level mathematics specialists to plan and facilitate content-focused professional learning.
• Aids school administrators with the interviewing and selection of qualified personnel.
• Observes and evaluates the effectiveness of pedagogical practice and structures within secondary mathematics classrooms.
• Coordinates with the school-level content specialist to assist teachers in improving instructional practice through the development of active coaching cycles.

Education And Experience

• Education Attainment (Required): Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required, with major or concentration in a field related to mathematics.
• Education Attainment (Preferred): Experience with building-level and/or division-level leadership preferred.
• Relevant Experience (Required): Five (5) years of successful teaching in a secondary classroom experience is required.
• Relevant Experience (Preferred): Experience with the development and facilitation of curriculum and professional learning is required.

Industry Licensure Or Certifications

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Postgraduate Professional License.
• Endorsement(s) in mathematics is required.
• Endorsement as a mathematics specialist, preferred.
• Endorsement in administration and supervision preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates evidence of in-depth mathematics content and identifies/uses evidence-based pedagogical structures and skills.
• Knowledge of the development of mathematical understanding and mathematical proficiency.
• Knowledge of the current theory and research-based practices in mathematics instruction, current researched-based mathematics curriculum programs, and a wide variety of assessment strategies.
• Knowledge of standardized tests and procedures in developing intervention plans for diverse populations of students.
• Knowledge of professional learning standards, designs, delivery models, and evaluation measurements that ensure continuous growth and learning for educators.
• Ability to provide growth-producing feedback in a manner that promotes positive outcomes.
• Interpret educational data, research, and synthesize for decision-making and curriculum design.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with educators in large groups, learning communities, multidisciplinary curricular teams, and one-on-one.

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• 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 supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.