October 20, 2026
School City of East Chicago
2026-2027 School Year
TITLE: Math Instructional Coach
BUILDING: Lincoln Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL
The Math Coach is a certified teacher whose primary role is providing classroom teachers and other instructional staff members with strategies, tools, and techniques to effectively teach math to all students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1.Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and/or Elementary Education
- 2.Valid Indiana Teaching License.
- 3.Minimum 5 years teaching experience with highly effective evaluations.
- 4.Certification in Math
- 5.Master’s Degree Preferred
Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities
Leadership/Professional Development
- 1.Attend national and/or state presentations on math research and effective coaching.
- 2.Participate in ongoing professional development related to math content knowledge, pedagogy, and coaching.
- 3.Coordinate pre-test assessments and progress monitoring.
- 4.Oversee professional development (facilitate attendance at state-wide math academies; administrator training; coach training; curricular materials training; assessment training.Collect assessment data, providing charts and graphs.
- 5.Interpret the mathematics program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding.
- 6.Coordinate Math Night for Parent Information Workshops as required in the Title I School Improvement Grant.
- 7.Use student level data as a means of greater inquiry
- 8.Coordinate with Building Principal to develop and provide professional development to K-6th or 7th-12th grade Math Teachers under the Title I School Improvement Grant.
- 9.Use student level achievement data to identify staff development needs and activities.
- 10.Provide technical assistance and coaching to Middle & High School Instructional Coaches.
- 11.Co-teach and model math instruction within the classroom.
Collaboration
- 1.Coordinate district math meetings. Analyze math curriculum and interventions.
- 2.Provide district staff development for professional growth.
- 3.Collect, analyze & monitor data.
- 4.Collaborate with other coaches
Evaluate Implementation
- 1.Ensure consistent and accurate student data
- 2.Analyze classroom and grade level data; share information with teachers
- 3.Schedule classroom observations regularly; identify areas of concern; work and create assignments for teachers
- 4.Regularly meet with teachers, provide direction, input and feedback towards improvement in the area of math.
START DATE
Upon Board Approval
SALARY:
In accordance with the C.B.A. salary schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the SCEC approved Teacher Compensation Plan.Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
DEADLINE:
Human Resources Coordinator
School City of East Chicago
210 East Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN46312
Look for postings online
www.scec.k12.in.us
Links/Human Resources
*All positions paid through State and/or Federal monies will be contingent on the availability of those funds.