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Professional Learning Specialist - Mathematics (Part-Time)

New Visions for Public Schools · New York, NY · 4 days ago
On-siteHuman Resources$40/hrPart-time

Position Summary

The Professional Learning Specialist is responsible for providing professional learning for schools receiving mathematics implementation support through NYC Solves. The ideal candidate will be able to make sense of competing and rapidly changing priorities in teaching and learning at NYC Public Schools through collaboration with both New Visions staff and external stakeholders and leverage a shared set of resources and approaches to provide support that meets the needs of individual stakeholders in alignment with our collective goals and priorities.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the C&I math team to implement curriculum-based professional learning opportunities -- including school visits with classroom support (for example demo teaching, side by side coaching, coteaching, instructional planning, etc.), data dives that support teachers with HQIM implementation; and facilitating workshop sessions within or across schools

  • Utilize key data from NV staff, school staff, and district stakeholders to refine an understanding of the selected HQIM curriculum in relation to school PL and coaching needs

  • Work in alignment with district and citywide leaders in NYC Public Schools to support key instructional goals and priorities through HQIM implementation

  • Stay informed of shifts in the field (including NY State Standards, Regents, and national standards) and ensure ongoing support for instructional leaders and teachers aligns with these shifts

Required Education and Experience

  • Masters-level degree

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in public education, preferably in urban schools and at the secondary level

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising, coaching, or leading teachers at a school site

Required Skill Sets and Knowledge Base

  • Working knowledge of the role of high-quality instructional materials in systems change

  • Completion of IM Math Coaching workshop series (which may be completed after accepting this position)

  • Demonstrated ability to support teachers in modifying curriculum materials for students with a variety of learning needs that maintain integrity of the instructional model

  • Experience leading a team and collaborating with others, using data to drive organizational change

  • Demonstrated commitment to data-driven decision-making, systems thinking and continuous adult learning as drivers of improved student outcomes

  • Skills related to the design, implementation, and assessment of effective secondary curricula

  • Strong service and support orientation towards schools and school communities

  • Strong interpersonal skills to navigate the diverse cultural environments of a wide range of public high schools, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of school and district leaders and staff

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel onsite to NYC public schools across the 5 boroughs, multiple days per week, typically in 6-hour daily increments

  • Ability to traverse a school environment, including accessing multiple floors, to attend meetings and facilitate learning activities

  • Ability to traverse an office environment to attend meetings and interact with colleagues

  • Ability to operate a computer and other relevant technology, such as phones, screens, printers, and tablets

  • Ability to carry up to 10 pounds (such as for a laptop and carrying case)

Job Status and Hours

  • Weekly hours vary based on school needs, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week

  • Part-time, hourly position, not eligible for benefits, holiday pay, or Paid Time Off (PTO) beyond what is required under NYC law

  • Temporary position from Sept 2026 to June 2027, with possibility of part-time employment in the Fall

  • Offers are contingent on receiving fingerprint background check clearance by the NYCPS and completion of New Visions HR onboarding

Disclaimer

  • The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

  • Pay Range $40/hour minimum to $64/hour maximum

  • While the majority of new hires' starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.

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