Math Specialist

West Oak Lane Charter School; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% retirement match

Fully paid medical, dental, vision, &

Job summary

West Oak Lane Charter School is seeking a Math Specialist to support teachers, students, and the Director of Mathematics in achieving school-wide math goals for grades K–8. The role involves data-driven instruction, designing interventions, and administering assessments.

The specialist will collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, provide professional development, and assist in evaluating student progress through data analysis and targeted coaching.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Instructional Certification is required.
• Middle Level Math Certification (I or II) recommended.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two–three years satisfactory Math teaching experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of instructional coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers, students and the Director of Mathematics in achieving school-wide math goals.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to improve proficiency across all strands of the math curriculum.
• Provide professional development sessions on effective math instruction and data-driven practices.
• Coach groups of students and teachers during intervention periods as needed.
• Analyze math assessment results to identify strengths and weaknesses for targeted instruction.

Skills

Math concepts

Instructional techniques

Assessment data use

Communication skills

Professional development

Group instruction

Relationship building

Data-driven instruction

Education

Pennsylvania Instructional Certification

Pennsylvania Middle Level Math Certification (I or II)

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

West Oak Lane Charter School is looking for a Math Specialist.

The Math Specialist is accountable for assisting teachers, students and more directly, the Director of Mathematics with achieving school-wide math goals at WOLCS. The position involves instructional work in support of the implementation of the various math curricula serving grades K through 8. The Math Specialist will work with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that math instruction is data driven, design and implement interventions, as well as administer assessments and collects data. He/she will also assist in evaluating and monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities

• Works with classroom teachers to improve levels of teachers' proficiency in the implantation of the various math curricula and improve levels of students' proficiency across all strands of the math curriculum.
• Teachers demonstration lessons and works with individuals and small groups of teachers and students in the regular classroom setting.
• Provides professional development sessions to all staff members regarding effective mathematics instructional practices and data driven instruction.
• Works with groups of students during the intervention period.
• Meets regularly with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for debriefing of coaching sessions to share successes, concerns, and next steps.
• Assists in analyzing the results of all math related assessment results to determine specific areas of strength and weaknesses for focusing classroom instruction and/or targeted interventions.
• Performs related work as required.
• Maintains professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated in-depth understanding and experience of mathematical principles/ concepts and instructional techniques.
• Required to learn all components of the various math curricula for grades K-8.
• Solid knowledge of Pennsylvania Core Academic Content Standards for Math and evidence- based practices that promote student success.
• Knowledge of effective methods, principles and practices of math instruction.
• Ability to use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Ability to facilitate inquiry based learning as well as whole class, small group and individual instruction based upon student needs.
• Outstanding presentation skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct professional development programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructional staff, administrators and parents.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:

Pennsylvania Instructional Certification required. Pennsylvania Middle Level Mathematics Certification (Instructional I or II) is recommended. Minimum of bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two - three years satisfactory teaching experience in Math instruction. Minimum of 3-5 years of instructional coaching experience.

7.5 % retirement match

Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Culture of family and support