Math Specialist-elementary Education - Stafford, United States - Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools

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Stafford, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of Building Administrator and Mathematics Coordinator, the position will provide leadership and expertise in mathematics teaching to building level administers, staff members, and parents to improve student learning in mathematics.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote enhanced mathematics instruction and student learning by helping teachers develop more effective mathematics teaching practices that allow all students to reach high standards as well as sharing research addressing how students learn mathematics.
Provide building level leadership and support to teachers and paraprofessionals to increase their content knowledge in mathematics and facilitate teachers' use of successful, researchbased instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction for diverse learners through consultations with teachers and modeling lessons in teacher's classrooms.
Collaborate with teachers to review and further develop mathematics curriculum maps, pacing guides, and instructional plans to enhance the success of students and teachers.
Coordinate the review process and then the implementation of division standardsbased and problembased instructional materials that are grounded in contextual and concrete learning experiences.
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and coworkers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree completing a graduate level approved mathematics specialist middle education preparation program
Hold a license in K8 middle education and mathematics specialist endorsement preferred
Five (5) years of successful fulltime K5 classroom teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge
Mathematics content and identify/use appropriate pedagogical skills
Development of mathematical understanding and mathematical proficiency
Current theory and research based practices in mathematics instruction, current researched based mathematics curriculum programs and in a wide variety of assessment strategies
Standardized tests and procedures in developing intervention plans for diverse populations of students
Skills
Relate positively with parents and community representatives
Abilities
Assess individual needs and performance and to use the results to inform instructional planning
Develop and present high quality and indepth mathematics professional development for teachers
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work environment is inside a classroom, with quiet noise level, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Pay:
$55, $72,500.00 per year

Benefits: