Math Specialist - Shelton Intermediate School

General Statement of Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and administrators with implementation of the mathematics curriculum.
• Demonstrate and model best practices in instruction, classroom management and assessment, serving as an advisor and coach to teachers.
• Take leadership roles in the areas of curriculum and professional development.

Qualification Requirements

• Extensive experience as a math instructor, math curriculum specialist or supervisor.
• Knowledge of the Connecticut student assessment system and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
• Knowledge of content literacy in mathematics.
• Understanding of SRBI, including the strengthening of Tier I, II and III instruction and the identification of appropriate early intervention strategies to support numeracy.
• Understanding of Data Team process and data analysis.
• Teacher certification with a minimum of 5 years relevant teaching experience; Hold Connecticut certification in secondary education – mathematics.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge in the areas of Mathematics.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Facility with the use of technology and related software.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching by modeling effective classroom instructional strategies consistent with current research.
• Determine own daily schedule based on identified needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, building administration, curriculum leaders and/or department chairs in the planning and evaluation of math instruction.
• Plan, implement and evaluate professional development in mathematics in collaboration with building administration and/or Department Chairs & Curriculum Leaders.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, modification and evaluation of the district mathematics curriculum aligned to the Common Core State Standards in collaboration with building administration and/or Department Chairs & Curriculum Leaders.
• Provide effective communication and training on mathematics instruction to staff, parents, community groups.
• Assist administrative staff in interpreting data and designing approaches to improve performance.
• Provide coordination in mathematics between schools to ensure system-wide continuity.

Work Year

Includes the teacher work year per the SEA Collective Bargaining Agreement plus three additional days as determined by the Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Data PK - 12

Schedule

PK - 12

Pay

Per SEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 26/27 Salary Schedule