SY 24-25 - Secondary Mathematics Specialist

Position Type:
High School/Mathematics

Date Posted:
10/11/2024

Location:
Red Clay Consolidated School District

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
10/25/2024

District:
Red Clay Consolidated School District

Title of Position: Secondary Mathematics Specialist

Reports To: District Supervisor of Mathematics

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Working under the direction of the Teaching and Learning Supervisor, the Secondary Mathematics Specialist designs and implements comprehensive, school-based professional learning, mentoring, and instructional support to teachers. The Secondary Mathematics Specialist provides guidance on the implementation of district adopted, standards-based curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate CCSS Mathematics Content Standards, learning outcomes, and Standards for Mathematical Practice to the school staff through leading job-embedded professional learning
• Assist the school/district with the implementation of district adopted high quality materials and the creation of high quality unit/curriculum development
• Share strategies that support the implementation of the CCSS-Math Content Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practices
• Share strategies that support student's critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving during mathematics instruction, and strategies to support teacher instruction for student engagement leading to understanding of mathematics
• Assist with the development of strategies to increase mathematics achievement for all student groups working with PLCs and building leaders to address issues of equity and access
• Assist teachers with the analysis of student achievement data and help teachers adjust instruction based on the results
• Plan and deliver high-quality, job-embedded professional learning for mathematics teachers and co-teachers, including addressing differentiation of instruction
• Work collaboratively with school-based administration to implement the elements from the school Continuous Improvement Plan applicable to increasing student performance
• Assist teachers to accelerate students who are performing below grade level by providing guidance on intervention and remediation
• Mentor novice mathematics teachers, including strategies such as modeling and co-teaching
• Attend district, state, and national professional learning opportunities and meetings to stay up-to-date. Bring back and implement best practices in the district
• Be an active and contributing member of the Teaching and Learning Department which may include designing presentations and planning learning sessions for all district employees
• Assist with school and district based grant writing
• Promote a positive image for the Department of Teaching and Learning
• Attend to other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Concentration in curriculum, instruction, administration/leadership, mathematics education/leadership, and/or professional development; certification in secondary mathematics education preferred
• Hold a (or be eligible for) Delaware Educator Licensure and Certification as a Middle Level Mathematics Teacher or Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of successful mathematics teaching in a middle or high school classroom or similar experience
• Firm knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
• Experience with supporting teachers in a mentoring or coaching capacity
• Experience with leading teacher professional learning
• Knowledge of national and international models of successful mathematics curricula
• Leadership experience with successful K-12 mathematics reform initiatives at the school, district, and/or statewide level

Skills:

• Knowledge and skills in best practices of professional learning for adult learners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Performs responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Capable of setting priorities and working in collaboration with others
• Capable of setting priorities and working under pressure
• Be able to proactively problem-solve with professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff in a professional, tactful, and congenial manner
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality appropriately

Salary:
Salary will be computed in accordance with the educational level and work experience of the individual selected and in accordance with salary schedules for employees of the district.

To Apply:
District Applicants:
Completed Online Internal Transfer Application via Join Delaware Schools
Letter of Interest
Resume'

Non-District Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference
Out-of-state applicants must provide evidence of certification

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jodi Albers
Mathematics Supervisor



Closing Date: 10/25/2024