Instructional Coach - Mathematics (Grades K-8)

School Leadership

• Facilitates Professional Development Communities
• Mets regularly with Administrators to discuss math practices, goals, and outcomes
• Oversees and supports ongoing math assessment across all math classrooms
• Collects data, analyzes, and keeps comprehensive records on student progress to facilitate progress monitoring
• Affirms and communicates classroom needs for instructional materials, and focused student support, to allocate resources and determine professional development and coaching needs
• Communicates with Administrative Team on schoolwide math progress

Instructional Support

• Assists administrators, teachers, and appropriate staff in effectively implementing NHPS Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks
• Works cooperatively with teachers (inclusive of Special Education and Bilingual) to support mathematics development and curriculum implementation
• Develops and leads professional development (in various formats) to staff for improving math instruction utilizing current curricular resources
• Models exemplary lessons for teachers and provides assessment strategies for mathematics development
• Develops and supports math intervention plans for at-risk students in the SRBI/RTI process
• Teaches one intervention group daily
• Assists teachers in effectively using educational technology for mathematics instruction
• Provides professional development and classroom support on lesson design and best practices for mathematics

Departmental Support

• Works to stay current in best mathematics practices
• Collaborates closely with other Math Coaches in school and district
• Participates in all mathematics programs and curriculum development activities
• Attends all required meetings and training
• Completes all required paperwork on schedule

Family Support

• Confers with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate staff on all matters related to student achievement in mathematics
• Aids parents in improving home-school connection in mathematics

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of successful teaching experience
• Knowledge of research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Knowledge of Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
• Experience using instructional technology to support teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff training, and program and student accountability
• Outstanding organizational skills and close attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change quickly, and meet deadlines
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn, to educational equity, and the vision and mission of New Haven Public Schools

Certification / Endorsement Requirements

• Valid teaching certification
• Certification in Middle School Mathematics (229) or 7-12 Mathematics (029)