Grade K-7 Mathematics Instructional Coach at Gardner Public Schools

The Grades K-7 Mathematics Specialist/Instructional Coach provides instructional leadership teacher professional development and instructional coaching. They report to the Chief Academic Officer and are a resource to Principals to ensure a cohesive rigorous academic program that engages all students.Responsibilities:Provide direct support to all classroom teachers in implementing standards-based mathematics instructional and assessment practices through consultation coaching and the maintenance of active professional learning communitiesWork in collaboration with the district literacy coachSupport student academic transition between grade levels and schoolsAssist Principals to initiate practices based on identified needs of students and teachersWork with Principals and teachers to develop and implement appropriate professional development opportunitiesWork with Principals and teachers to implement recommendations resulting from educational program evaluationsAssists with setting measurable improvement goals for increased student achievement based on assessment data and observation.Serve as a member of the tiered academic team(s) building leadership team(s) and district data teamsAttend trainings within and outside of the district as relevant to job duties and district/building initiatives/implementationsQualifications:Demonstrated leadership skillsMasters Degree requiredMassachusetts Mathematics Certification Elementary and Middle SchoolWorking knowledge of MA Common Core Curriculum Frameworks in MathWorking knowledge of MCAS assessment and test score analysis practicesDemonstrated experience developing standards-based curriculum and in implementing standards-based instructional practicesDemonstrated experience in developing and sustaining Professional Learning CommunitiesExperience in using data to inform instructional practiceProficient in the use of technology to support data analysis and instructionReports to:Chief Academic OfficerWork Schedule:Contracted Teacher Work Schedule - 184 daysFive additional work days required (to be paid at a per diem rate)Salary per Teachers contract Key Skills System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1