Math Coach

About the Role

The District Math Coach serves as a key instructional leader responsible for advancing high-quality mathematics teaching and learning across all K–8 campuses within the district. This position focuses on building teacher capacity, strengthening standards-based instruction, supporting curriculum implementation, and improving scholar achievement through coaching, professional learning, data-driven decision making, and implementation of district improvement initiatives. The District Math Coach works collaboratively with district leaders, school administrators, and teachers to ensure equitable access to rigorous mathematics instruction and positive outcomes for all scholars. This role plays a critical part in supporting the district's Strategic Plan, Corrective Action Plan (CAP), District Improvement Plan, School Improvement Plans, and Turnaround efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Mathematics Instructional Coaching

Support Teacher Growth

• Provide job-embedded coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers to strengthen mathematics instructional practices aligned to district goals, state standards, and curriculum expectations.
• Co-plan and co-teach lessons with teachers to model effective mathematics instructional strategies, differentiation techniques, and student-centered learning practices.
• Conduct classroom observations and facilitate reflective coaching conversations focused on improving instructional effectiveness and scholar engagement.
• Support new and novice teachers in developing instructional competencies and strong mathematics teaching practices.
• Facilitate peer observations, instructional rounds, and demonstration lessons to increase teacher effectiveness and instructional consistency.

Professional Development

• Design and deliver district-wide and school-based professional development aligned to mathematics instructional priorities, evidence-based practices, district initiatives, and curriculum implementation.
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs), vertical articulation meetings, lesson studies, and collaborative planning sessions to strengthen instructional consistency across grade levels and schools.
• Stay current on mathematics education research, instructional trends, and innovative practices and support teachers in implementing new learning.
• Develop and share instructional resources, pacing guides, planning tools, common assessments, and best-practice exemplars to support teacher effectiveness.
• Lead mathematics-focused professional learning aligned to the district's Explore, Engage, Elevate Instructional Framework and AVID/WICOR strategies.

Mathematics Instructional Leadership

• Collaborate with principals, instructional leadership teams, and district staff to identify instructional priorities and areas for improvement in mathematics achievement.
• Support implementation of district mathematics curriculum, instructional framework, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Ensure alignment between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and Connecticut Core Standards for Mathematics.
• Promote the use of high-impact instructional practices, including mathematical discourse, problem-solving, conceptual understanding, productive struggle, and differentiated instruction.
• Lead district efforts to review, evaluate, and refine mathematics curriculum resources and instructional materials.
• Support implementation of districtwide mathematics pacing guides and curriculum maps.

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate data review meetings with teachers, school leaders, and district leadership to analyze scholar performance and identify instructional needs.
• Support teachers in using formative, interim, benchmark, and summative assessment data to guide instructional planning and intervention efforts.
• Analyze districtwide mathematics data, including NWEA MAP, Interim Assessments, SBAC, common formative assessments, and classroom performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor scholar growth and achievement trends across schools and grade levels and recommend targeted instructional supports.
• Assist school leaders in developing, implementing, and monitoring mathematics improvement plans and goals aligned to district priorities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for district leadership, school boards, and stakeholders regarding mathematics achievement and instructional improvement efforts.

District Improvement and Turnaround Support

• Support the implementation of district and school-based mathematics initiatives identified in the District Improvement Plan, School Improvement Plans, Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA), and Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
• Collaborate with school leaders to monitor implementation of mathematics action steps and measure impact on scholar outcomes.
• Participate in district instructional reviews, site visits, learning walks, and progress-monitoring meetings.
• Assist principals in conducting mathematics-focused walkthroughs and providing actionable feedback to teachers.
• Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators related to mathematics achievement, instructional quality, and scholar growth.

Intervention and Scholar Support

• Support the development and implementation of Tier I instructional improvements and targeted intervention strategies for scholars requiring additional support.
• Collaborate with interventionists, special education staff, multilingual learner staff, and classroom teachers to ensure equitable access to grade-level mathematics content.
• Model and support small-group instructional practices designed to accelerate scholar learning and close achievement gaps.
• Assist schools in identifying and implementing acceleration strategies for scholars performing below grade level.

Family and Community Engagement

• Promote mathematics achievement and family engagement through Family Math Nights, workshops, enrichment opportunities, and community outreach activities.
• Provide resources and strategies to families that support mathematics learning at home.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand opportunities for scholars to engage in mathematics enrichment, STEM programming, and real-world applications of mathematics.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a district resource for teachers, school leaders, and staff regarding mathematics curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, and best practices.
• Build strong partnerships among schools, families, and community organizations to support scholar success.
• Maintain consistent communication with district and school stakeholders regarding mathematics initiatives, professional learning opportunities, and instructional priorities.
• Collaborate closely with principals and district leaders to ensure coherent implementation of district instructional priorities.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide professional development as needed and directed by the Chief Academic Officer or Designee.
• Work collaboratively with building principals, instructional leaders, and district leadership teams to support district mathematics initiatives.
• Attend district meetings, leadership meetings, instructional reviews, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Support district assessment administration, data analysis, and reporting processes related to mathematics achievement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education (Master's preferred).
• Valid teaching certification; advanced certification in instructional coaching, leadership, or AVID training preferred.
• Mathematics Specialist endorsement required, or instructional coaching certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of successful teaching experience in mathematics instruction.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional strategies, curriculum alignment, and adult learning facilitation.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and support adult learning.
• Proficiency in analyzing student achievement data and using results to drive instructional improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a focus on scholar achievement.
• Experience with AVID program implementation is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Work Schedule and Compensation

This is a full-time, 10-month position plus 10 days. Salary is commensurate with experience and district guidelines. District-based position with regular travel to all K–8 schools and occasional evening or weekend family engagement events.