Instructional Specialist - Elementary Math
Job Description
Position is paid with grant funding
Job Summary
Position is responsible for supplementing and supporting the school division’s elementary math curriculum and instructional initiatives by working alongside the elementary supervisor and specialists. Particular attention will be given to supporting implementation of the math curriculum as well as the development of teacher and interventionist pedagogical knowledge and instructional practices.
Essential Duties
1. Assists in developing, implementing, and assessing the district’s elementary math curriculum as aligned with the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning.
2. Oversees elementary initiatives and is responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in math.
3. Represents NNPS, Curriculum and Development and the Math Department in a professional manner.
4. Participates in the planning and delivery of professional development to promote best practices in instruction and assessment, which also includes in-person modeling, co-teaching and coaching.
5. Assists with the selection of instructional materials and equipment and with the implementation of innovative practices in math in schools and classrooms.
6. Remains abreast of professional development literature, participates in professional organizations, attends (as appropriate) workshops related to best practices, and effectively disseminates information to others.
7. Assists with monitoring student assessment/test results and provides assistance to improve student performance as needed within schools and classrooms.
8. Initiates and maintains effective liaisons to maintain a current knowledge of developments and research in the profession.
9. Effectively communicates orally and in written and presentation form with various stakeholder groups.
10. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a valid Virginia teaching license with a math specialist certification or degree. Must possess a bachelor’s degree in education. Must possess at least three years of recent and successful elementary teaching experience. Must demonstrate evidence of involvement in school and division-level math related activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom. Must possess an indepth knowledge of instructional best practices in math, curriculum development, educational coaching and adult learning theory. Must show evidence of excellent organization and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, teachers and school administrators. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and meet multiple deadlines effectively.
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Position Type:Full-Time
Job Categories:
Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
Other Professional > Other Professional
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required