MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beecher Community School District is seeking an experienced administrator to lead school improvement initiatives in mathematics. The role focuses on aligning curriculum with Michigan Core Standards, supporting staff development, and using data to target essential skill areas.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to drive student outcomes and implement best practices district-wide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational leadership or related field.
• Valid Michigan Mathematics teaching certificate.
• Administrative certification preferred.
• Experience in supervision of teachers is preferred.
• Strong curriculum and instructional background.
• Working knowledge of CCSS and CCRS.
• Familiarity with educational research and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable about essential skill content standards for Michigan Core Curriculum and Beecher District.
• Develop familiarity with best practices to ensure student outcomes.
• Assist in curriculum outcomes development for mathematics content areas.
• Support district and school improvement efforts and focus on addressing skill gaps.
• Assist in analyzing student test data and generate reports highlighting essential skills.
• Serve on curriculum and materials selection committees and align with state standards.
• Provide newsletters to staff about successful practices and instructional techniques.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional leadership

Communication skills

Community engagement

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in educational leadership

MI Mathematics Teaching Certificate

Administrative certification preferred

Tools

Educational assessment tools

Job description

• Position Type:
  Administration/ School Improvement
  

Only those applicants who meet the required education and/or experience requirements should apply for this position. Your application for this position does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of their status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in educational leadership, elementary or secondary education, or in a content area assessed on the state's assessment test (Mathematics).


• Must possess a valid Michigan Permanent, Continuing, Provisional, or Professional Teaching Certificate in Mathematics.


• A valid administrative certification is preferred.


• Experience in clinical supervision, or supervision of teachers is preferred.


• Strong curriculum and instructional background required.


• Working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards.


• Familiarity with educational research and assessment.


• Must possess good written and oral communication skills and possess the ability to interact positively with a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations.


• Proven ability to work effectively with students, staff, administration, parents, booster clubs, organizations, and the community in general.

PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES (summary includes but is not limited to the following):

• Become knowledgeable and adept in the essential skill content standards for the Michigan Core Curriculum and the Beecher Community School District.


• Develop a familiarity with \"best practices\" in the content skill areas that will insure successful student outcomes.


• Assist in the development and continued updating of curriculum outcomes for mathematics content areas assessed on the State's performance assessment tests.


• Assist district and building school improvement efforts and work with school staff to insure that instructional materials and staff development activities are focused on addressing skill areas that students are having difficulty mastering.


• Provide assistance to school staff in the analysis of student test data and assist with the development of written reports which identify essential skill areas where students are, or are not, mastering the essential skills.


• Serve on instructional curriculum and instructional materials selection committees and insure that all activities and materials are aligned with the State/Beecher Core Curriculum.


• Provide informational newsletters to staff, districtwide, about successful practices and innovative instructional techniques that are occurring within the Beecher Community School District.

REQUIREMENTS

Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass:

• Reference checks

ANNUAL SALARY

$55,000 - $60,000 grant funding dependent. Exceptional administrative fringe benefits available.

ADDITIONAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

All applications MUST be accompanied by the following documents:

• Resume


• Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)


• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements, may result in your application not being considered. Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

The Beecher School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, \"Protected Classes\") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination. Direct all inquiries regarding Section 504 to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone]. Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone].