K-5 Math Instructional Coach & PD Leader

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, GA seeks a Math Instructional Specialist for K-5 to support, develop, and coach mathematics teachers on content knowledge and effective teaching practices.

You will design and deliver professional learning, model instruction with teachers, lead AKS-aligned staff development, and guide data talks to raise student achievement.

Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred; GA teaching certification in one of the specified fields is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects concurrently.
• Ability to create and deliver professional learning that supports the direction of the mathematics program and that supports the vision, mission, and goals of the district.
• Strong communication skills, both in oral and written format.
• Strong technology skills, including the Lotus Notes Database, eCLASS, Microsoft Office Suite, and G-Suite.
• Knowledge and application of research-based instructional strategies in mathematics.
• Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) AKS curriculum with in-depth knowledge of mathematics.
• Knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues in collaborative planning.
• Ability to project and generate a positive attitude.
• Ability to effect change.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver professional learning for the mathematics program.
• Provide professional learning opportunities by modeling and facilitating instruction with teachers.
• Develop and facilitate staff development inclusive of the AKS, formative assessment, Balanced Numeracy, Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies, and STEM instructional practices.
• Develop and facilitate problem-based learning utilizing the engineering design process.
• Lead cluster math vertical team collaboration.
• Demonstrate practical application of research based, learner-centered instructional strategies including the Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies.
• Engage in continual learning to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge in mathematics.
• Develop and improve knowledge through professional development, conferences, publications, and collegial networks.
• Provide support for local school leadership and instructional teams.
• Support school leadership and instructional teams in the development and sustainability of an effective local mathematics program.
• Effectively analyze and use local school data to lead data talks to impact student achievement in mathematics.
• Model protocols to lead course teams and grade level teams by analyzing the AKS and student work, facilitating formative assessment practices, development teacher content knowledge, and/or pedagogical knowledge.

Skills

Organize and complete multiple tasks

Deliver professional learning

Strong communication

Technology skills (Microsoft Office, G

Research-based instructional strate

AKS knowledge

Curriculum integration

Collaborative planning

Positive attitude

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in related field

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, GA seeks a Math Instructional Specialist for K-5 to support, develop, and coach mathematics teachers on content knowledge and effective teaching practices.

You will design and deliver professional learning, model instruction with teachers, lead AKS-aligned staff development, and guide data talks to raise student achievement.

Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred; GA teaching certification in one of the specified fields is required.