ELEMENTARY MATH COACH - 195 DAY

IMDiversity; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) in Gainesville, VA seeks an Elementary Math Coach for a 195-day calendar to improve mathematics instruction across grades K-5. The role emphasizes on-site professional learning, co-planning, demonstration lessons, and data-informed coaching of classroom teachers.

The coach collaborates with teacher teams, EL, SPED, and gifted staff to build capacity in standards-based instruction aligned with PWCS and Virginia SOLs, supporting a district-wide math

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning for grades K-5.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development to adults.
• Ability to use data to inform instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the Student Learning Department and schools.
• Collaborates with teachers to implement curriculum using research-based instructional strategies.
• Co-plans, co-teaches, demonstrates lessons, and provides feedback to teachers.
• Works with EL, SPED, and Gifted staff to support diverse learners in mathematics.
• Uses data to guide instructional decisions and plan interventions.
• Designs and delivers professional learning aligned with PWCS Math Vision.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Professional development

Data-driven coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Mathematics

Job description

ELEMENTARY MATH COACH - 195 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060046
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Tyler ES
LOCATION: Gainesville,VA
POSITION TITLE: ELEMENTARY MATH COACH - 195 DAY
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for professional development and support of classroom teachers and specialists working with students in mathematics. This position facilitates professional learning communities to plan standards-based instruction and assessment, model lessons, and co-teaching. This position assists teachers in effectively utilizing increased instructional time. This position will not have regular classroom responsibilities. The primary purpose of this position is to improve student achievement for all children by working directly with teachers to support their instruction of mathematics.

Coach, Elementary Math

Job Code: 000622 Job Title: Coach, Elementary Math
FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012
Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Instr

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary
This position collaborates with teachers, specialists, administrators, and the Student Learning Department to continuously improve mathematics instruction for grades kindergarten through five. The primary purpose is to improve student achievement in mathematics for all children by working directly with teachers and specialists in implementing research-based and evidence-based instructional strategies. This position supports Division-wide mathematics initiatives by providing school-based professional learning. This position performs work under the direction of the building principal, the Supervisor of Mathematics, and the Supervisor of Instructional Coaching.

Essential Responsibilities
This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030."
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• communicate effectively
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Serves as a liaison between the Student Learning Department and schools
• Collaborates with teachers and teacher teams in curriculum implementation using research-based instructional strategies and the effective use of formative assessments to support student mastery of the PWCS Curriculum and Virginia standards of learning
• Supports teachers to improve and sustain student mathematics achievement through co-planning, co-teaching, demonstration lessons, observations with growth-producing feedback, and facilitation of teacher reflection
• Collaborates with English Learner, Special Education, and Gifted staff to increase the capacity of mathematics teachers and specialist by facilitating use of successful, research-based instructional strategies for diverse learners
• Effectively uses data for making instructional decisions and supports teachers in doing the same
• Contributes to the planning of intervention, remediation, enrichment, or tutorial opportunities
• Works with school personnel to assess and plan for professional learning needs
• Designs and implements professional learning to support school-based goals in mathematics in alignment with the Division’s Mathematics Vision and PWCS Curriculum with an emphasis on the NCTM and NCSM core practices
• Participates in professional associations, conferences, and trainings related to instruction and professional development to maintain knowledge of current trends, research, and effective practice that support student learning
• Participates in mathematics teacher leader meetings and Division mathematics events
• Works with parents/guardians and community leaders to foster continuing home/school/ community partnerships focused on students’ learning of mathematics

Other Duties as Assigned

Other Job Responsibilities

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Thorough knowledge of the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning for grades kindergarten through five
• Personal characteristics to work effectively with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning practices and experience in designing and delivering effective professional development to adults
• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional leadership skills to include coaching adult learners individually and within teams
• Thorough knowledge of educational philosophy, educational research, methods and techniques of instruction, current educational issues, demonstrate cultural competence, and Division priorities
• Ability to resolve conflict, listen to, and appropriately respond to concerns in a timely manner

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree
Education, Mathematics, or similar.

Work Experience Requirements

Work Experience Requirements
Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field
1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion
Specific
Recent teaching experience at the elementary school level with a proven record of success with student learning in mathematics.

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion
Related and/or Specific
Teaching experience at multiple grade levels

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments
State
Hold a VDOE Collegiate Professional License with an endorsement in elementary education and/or math specialist for elementary

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.