Math Instructional Specialist

Job Objective

The primary role of the Instructional Specialist is to mentor and support teaching and learning through modeling, coaching and professional development to improve and accelerate student achievement through quality curriculum and instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
• Minimum successful teaching experience AND years as a coach/school leader.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results in literacy, science, and/or math.
• Experience delivering professional development to groups of teachers.
• Experience facilitating teacher teams/groups to achieve student outcomes.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school.
• Effective organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and the ability to apply broad-based curriculum designs and instructional technology applications that support the diverse learning needs of students.
• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.

Essential Functions

• Captures curriculum activities.
• Promotes an effective learning environment.
• Supports planning, implementation, and assessment of effective instruction.
• Provides leadership and support in Building Leadership and Teacher Based Team meetings.
• Documents TBT and BLT meetings in the appropriate databases.
• Helps develop and implement the district's improvement plan.
• Attends required network trainings.
• Participates in leadership and coaching professional development/workshops.
• Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements.
• Aids in the planning and delivery of effective professional development programs that improve teaching outcomes and student learning (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
• Helps manage the instructional program.
• Directs the development, assessment, and revision of curriculum guides and courses of study.
• Manages the planning process to select instructional materials and equipment.
• Serves on the district curriculum committee to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum as assigned.
• Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study, the district's scope and sequences, and state standards/guidelines.
• Assists with student testing programs.
• Analyzes test results.
• Provides leadership for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.
• Supervises the implementation of intervention programs as directed.
• Provides staff leadership and consensus development.
• Advances the change process.
• Implements strategies and time-frames to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Aids in the collection, verification, and recording of program information as directed.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Maintains open and effective communications.
• Promotes the district's mission, philosophy, and vision.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

Abilities Required

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork.
• Promotes a positive work/learning environment.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Mets deadlines despite time constraints.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Exposure to aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Warrensville Heights City School District Board of Education.

Evaluation

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.