MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beecher Community School District in Michigan seeks an Administration/School Improvement leader with a strong math curriculum background to guide district-wide instructional improvement and alignment with state standards. The role focuses on developing and updating mathematics curriculum outcomes, supporting school improvement efforts, and communicating best practices to staff and the community.

The position offers an annual salary of $55,000–$60,000 with grant funding and competitive benefits;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational leadership, elementary or secondary education, or content area assessed on state assessment tests (Mathematics).
• Must possess a valid Michigan Permanent, Continuing, Provisional, or Professional Teaching Certificate in Mathematics.
• Administrative certification is preferred.
• Experience in clinical supervision or supervision of teachers is preferred.
• Strong curriculum and instructional background.
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Good written and oral communication skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable in essential skill content standards for the Michigan Core Curriculum and Beecher Community School District.
• Develop familiarity with best practices to insure successful student outcomes in math.
• Assist in curriculum outcomes development and updating for mathematics content areas assessed on state tests.
• Assist district and building school improvement efforts and focus instructional materials and staff development on areas where students struggle.
• Analyze student test data and help develop reports identifying essential skill areas.
• Serve on curriculum and materials selection committees ensuring alignment with state and Beecher Core Curriculum.
• Provide informational newsletters to staff district-wide about successful practices and innovative instructional techniques.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment literacy

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in educational leadership

Mathematics teaching certificate (Michigan)

Administrative certification preferred

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 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.

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

• 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.

Non-Discrimination 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].