Math Specialist

Visitation Catholic Church Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

STD/LTD fully paid by employer

403b Retirement plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leaves

Paid holidays

Job summary

Visitation Catholic Church Kansas City seeks a Math Specialist to strengthen K–8 mathematics instruction through teacher coaching, data analysis, and curriculum development. The role partners with school leadership, STREAM Director, and Literacy Specialist to build a culture of mathematical thinking and student achievement.

The position emphasizes aligning curricula, supporting Algebra I readiness, and facilitating professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics, curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or related field.
• At least five years of successful K–8 teaching experience.
• Experience using student data to plan instruction and interventions.
• Strong knowledge of K–8 mathematics, assessment, and differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor K–8 mathematics goals with school leadership.
• Align curriculum and expectations across grade levels.
• Support consistent implementation of Visitation’s adopted math curriculum.
• Prepare students for high school mathematics and Algebra I.
• Promote rigorous instruction, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Provide non-evaluative coaching through planning, modeling, co-teaching, observation, and reflection.
• Help teachers design engaging, data-informed lessons.
• Support research-based practices, including Building Thinking Classrooms.
• Facilitate professional development and teacher collaboration.
• Coordinate screenings, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring.
• Analyze data to identify student strengths and learning gaps; lead data meetings and support interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and the Student Support Team.
• Collaborate with school leadership and the STREAM Director to promote mathematical thinking.
• Connect with local Catholic high schools to support student readiness.
• Maintain Visitation’s Math Hub and support family engagement opportunities.
• Participate in and help facilitate monthly Math Specialist PLC meetings.
• Mentor designated partner schools during the 2026–27 school year.
• Assist with communication and documentation of program impact.

Skills

Data-informed instruction

Mathematics knowledge

Differentiation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in mathematics or education

Tools

Eureka2

iReady

Acadience

Reflex

Building Thinking Classrooms

Job description

Description

Position Title: Math Specialist

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Position Objective

The Math Specialist strengthens K–8 mathematics instruction and student achievement through

teacher coaching, curriculum development, data analysis, and targeted intervention. This

position supports Visitation’s mission and helps form graduates who are faith-centered disciples,

inclusive global citizens, 21st-century thinkers, innovative collaborators, and stewards for

others.

Essential Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

• Develop and monitor K–8 mathematics goals with school leadership.
• Align curriculum and expectations across grade levels.
• Support consistent implementation of Visitation’s adopted math curriculum.
• Prepare students for high school mathematics and Algebra I.
• Promote rigorous instruction, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Teacher Support

• Provide non-evaluative coaching through planning, modeling, co-teaching, observation, and reflection.
• Help teachers design engaging, data-informed lessons.
• Support research-based practices, including Building Thinking Classrooms.
• Facilitate professional development and teacher collaboration.

Assessment and Student Support

• Coordinate screenings, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring.
• Analyze data to identify student strengths and learning gaps.Lead data meetings and support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and the Student Support Team.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborate with school leadership, the STREAM Director, and Literacy Specialist.
• Promote a school-wide culture of mathematical thinking and academic excellence.
• Connect with local Catholic high schools to support student readiness.
• Maintain Visitation’s Math Hub and support family engagement opportunities.

BFFKC Responsibilities

• Participate in and help facilitate monthly Math Specialist PLC meetings.
• Collaborate with BFFKC and partner schools to provide professional learning.
• Mentor designated partner schools during the 2026–27 school year.
• Assist with communication and documentation of program impact.
• Remain available for BFFKC collaboration beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in mathematics, curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or a related field.
• At least five years of successful K–8 teaching experience.
• Experience using student data to plan instruction and interventions.
• Strong knowledge of K–8 mathematics, assessment, and differentiation.
• Commitment to Visitation’s Catholic mission and Portrait of a Graduate.

Preferred

• Math Specialist, Instructional Coach, or equivalent certification.
• Training in evidence-based practices, including Building Thinking Classrooms.
• Experience with elementary and middle school math intervention and enrichment.
• Familiar with Eureka2, iReady, Acadience and Reflex

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.