About this role
Job Details: The High School Math Coach is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district. Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in one or more of these area(s):
• Mathematics (9-12)
• SEI Endorsement
• At least five (5) years of experience teaching math at the middle school level
• Knowledge of assessment systems including FPS system (ATI/Galileo), questions, performance tasks and rubrics, and MCAS computer-based testing. Expertise with/able to create and analyze data, reports, documentation, intervention groups, schedule assessments, and conduct/facilitate grade-level briefing sessions. Ability to model lessons for and coach teachers (general education, special education, ESL, and/or Title I teacher)s in contemporary and effective Mathematics content, pedagogy, instructional design, assessment, and strategies. Plan and facilitate professional development in contemporary and effective Mathematics content, pedagogy, instructional design, assessment, and strategies. Facilitate data analysis using platforms such as, but not limited to EWIS, EDWIN, Galileo, Excel, assessment reports, DESE data sets, and other technology-based tools Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Math Coach - High School will;
• Assist teachers with effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction. Assisting teachers to develop, implement, and revise effective instruction which includes creating lessons/units using a UBD/UDL model format, making learning goals clear to students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques, employing formative and summative assessments, and following research-based instructional model. Using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and motivation and confidence to learn. Prepares and conducts job-embedded professional development focused on key, high leverage teacher moves during both a 9-day coaching cycle and on-demand coaching; Prepares and conducts professional development as required during early release days, common planning times and after-school hours (stipend/pdps, in-service credit, etc). Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects. Implements the District benchmark and other assessment programs, calendars, and documents, including school and classroom level reports; coordinates, prepares for and facilitates all assessment pre/de-briefing sessions. Maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by Title 1, district procedures and administrative regulations. Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with student, colleagues, and parents concerning the broad academic progress of students. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable access to opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans and/or second language learners. Serves as a leader in Math content and pedagogy. Collaborates with all partner agencies, such as Fitchburg State University, DESE, DSAC, WPI, etc.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using a response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives;
• Develop a schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or English Learners (EL);
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.
The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required. Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA). Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment. Notice of Non-Discrimination The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law. Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected]