MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Morris (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beecher Community School District is seeking a Mathematics administrator who will lead curriculum development and ensure alignment with state standards. You will collaborate with staff to drive outcomes in essential math skills and support district improvement efforts.

The role emphasizes data analysis, best-practice implementation, and communication with a broad range of stakeholders to enhance student achievement in mathematics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational leadership, elementary or secondary education, or Math content area per state assessment.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate in Mathematics required.
• Administrative certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical supervision or supervision of teachers preferred.
• Strong curriculum and instructional background required.
• Knowledge of Common Core and CCR standards.
• Familiarity with educational research and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Know essential Michigan Core Curriculum skill standards and Beecher District standards.
• Apply best practices to ensure student outcomes in math content areas.
• Assist in developing and updating curriculum outcomes for math assessed on state tests.
• Support district and school improvement with materials and staff development.
• Help staff analyze student test data and generate reports on essential skills.
• Serve on curriculum and materials committees ensuring alignment with core standards.
• Share successful practices and instructional techniques with staff district-wide.

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Curriculum & instruction

Common Core knowledge

Educational research & assessment

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in educational leadership / education / Mathematics content area

Michigan Mathematics teaching certificate

Administrative certification preferred

Job description

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 RESPONSIBILITIES (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
• Police clearance including digital fingerprinting.

Annual Salary

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

Additional Necessary Requirements

• 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.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 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 related to 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].

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