Numeracy Coach

Beaufort County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District seeks a Numeracy Coach to work with staff to enhance teaching practices through direct coaching. Responsibilities include analyzing student data, providing professional development, and promoting effective instructional strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a valid South Carolina teaching license and experience in Math/Science education. The role is essential in improving student achievement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching license or be able to obtain within 60 days.
• Must be Highly Qualified in the content area or able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days.
• Three to five years experience as a Math/Science teacher or elementary grade level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in analyzing data for instructional decisions.
• Provide professional development on instructional strategies.
• Co-teach/model lessons with teachers.
• Observe teachers to provide feedback and support.

Skills

Data analysis

Differentiation in teaching

Professional development

Co-teaching

Communication skills

Education

Valid South Carolina teaching license

Highly Qualified in content area

Job description

Location

Beaufort Middle (High-Needs School)

Position Purpose

The Numeracy Coach will empower teachers by working directly with all stakeholders to bring about improvements in the classroom/school that will positively impact student achievement. The work of the numeracy coach will be based on scientifically based research and content knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Assist teachers in analyzing data in order to provide differentiation, track trends, support instructional decisions and plan lessons.
• Work with teachers to create and interpret formative and summative assessments.
• Plan collaboratively with teachers on a regular basis to insure that:
• Everyday Mathematics/SC Mathematics Standards are taught with fidelity; paced appropriately
• Teachers are familiar with the SC Standards and Support Documents
• Differentiation is occurring in the classroom
• Increase teachers' awareness of instructional resources and how to use them effectively.
• Provide professional development for teachers on research based instructional strategies, content and pedagogy; plan opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation to occur; provide training on district programs such as Gizmos, Everyday Mathematics, Curriculum Mapping, Number Worlds, graphing calculators.
• Co-teach/model lessons with/for teachers.
• Serve as a liaison between school and district; collaborate with coaches from other schools.
• Observe teachers in a coaching capacity to provide feedback and support instruction.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching license or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
• Must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.

Experience

Three to five years experience as a Math/Science teacher or elementary grade level preferred.

Physical Demands

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Workplace Expectations

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

Reporting To

Principal

Days Per Year

195

Salary Classification

Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

Employee Group

Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Beaufort County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.