Coordinator, Secondary Mathematics, Middle School

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university
• Valid Texas administrator's/principal certification, preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a math classroom teacher
• Preference given to applicants with experience in secondary math
• Demonstrated: Commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time instruction, including the use of technology
• Ability to develop and write curriculum
• Ability to lead professional learning
• Ability to manage data
• Demonstrated skills in leading, motivating and cooperating with other teachers, campus administrators and district personnel

Terms Of Employment

• Probationary/Term Contract: 220 days
• Salary: $76,684/IA-4 Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Essential Functions

• Cook up the development, review, and update of middle school math programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, scopes and sequences, and grading plans
• Work cooperatively with campus principals and curriculum and instruction department members in developing and supervising the middle school math instructional programs
• Work with teacher committees to determine priority objectives in math
• Work with appropriate instructional personnel to establish district standards for acceptable levels of student achievement in middle school math
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for middle school math
• Provide training for teachers in areas related to improving student learning
• Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in middle school math
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation
• Participate in the purchase, use, care, and replacement of materials
• Aid in the adoption of textbooks in middle school math courses
• Review, recommend, and incorporate technology tools to support math instruction
• Cook up the development of materials and support the facilitation of summer school math courses and camps and middle school acceleration courses
• Participate actively in professional math leader/teacher associations and encourage participation of other math teachers
• Supervise middle school math coaches and instructional specialists
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Director of MS Curriculum and Instruction

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environmental Factors: Frequent district-wide travel

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture

• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

• Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting

• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)