INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, ELEMENTARY MATH

About the role

Responsible for improving student achievement in elementary mathematics through differentiated school support that includes facilitating math walkthroughs in schools, co-designing action plans with school-based instructional leadership teams, supporting new curriculum implementation, and designing and facilitating professional learning for teachers and teacher leaders.

Collaborates within and outside of the mathematics department to embed culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy in the development of curricular resources and content-specific coaching of educators across the District for elementary mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates school walkthroughs for elementary mathematics to support schools in meeting measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction
• Facilitates support cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations, and coaching school and teacher leaders
• Coaches teacher leaders on culturally sustaining and problem-based instructional practices in elementary mathematics, such as curriculum internalization at the unit and lesson level, data meetings, and feedback conversations
• Analyzes district local assessment data and classroom observations data and uses it to inform school support
• Works collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the teacher and student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools
• Collaboratively develops and facilitates responsive professional learning sessions for teachers and leaders on best practices for elementary mathematics and supporting the achievement of multilingual learners
• Supports district curriculum adoption and implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant subject area
• Master’s Degree in Education or relevant subject area preferred
• Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers
• Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners

Qualifications

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Experience with culturally responsive teaching and curriculum development
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

DPS offers a competitive salary range of $75,457 - $90,548, along with other total rewards including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information, visit our New Employee Resources.

Pay

$75,457 - $90,548

Schedule

N/A