Program Specialist, Math-Elementaryn Program Specialist, Math-Elementary

About the position The Program Specialist for Elementary Mathematics is responsible for assisting the Mathematics Director in planning for and training all Elementary Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Support Teachers, and teachers in the implementation of effective standards-based math instruction in all schools.

Responsibilities

• Assists schools in implementing effective mathematics instruction using research based instructional strategies
• Assists administrators in supporting, training, and coaching teachers and staff in math
• Designs and delivers training to administrators/teachers in providing feedback to students to improve instruction delivery
• Identifies resources and supports teachers with differentiation to meet all students’ needs in math
• Provides individual assistance to schools experiencing significant struggles in the areas of conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application of mathematics
• Works in collaboration with other departments and areas to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to the math instruction
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the area of Math
• Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in the area of Elementary Education or Middle Grades Mathematics
• Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience required
• Prior experience with standards-based instruction, teaching of Math and professional staff development required
• Detailed knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction and assessment best practices
• Experience with curriculum development
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple disciplines and levels
• Demonstrated knowledge in differentiation and meeting the needs of varied adult learners
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
• Ability to work with collaborative teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators, staff, and community members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Three years supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred

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