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Teacher, PreK-12 Instructional Math Coach, Central Office SSE

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Central Office SSE CODE: 1062 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, PreK-12 Instructional Math Coach, Central Office SSE GRADE: BD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of central office, the Instructional Math Coach (IMC) position specifically focuses on strengthening and extending the school system's existing priority on designing and implementing a rigorous and culturally proficient curriculum and instructional program for all students. IMCs serve as content experts in mathematics instruction with knowledge of the PreK-12 mathematics curriculum and have taught mathematics in the elementary and/or secondary school. Provides direct team and/or teacher support to ensure consistent and high-quality mathematics instruction and improve mathematics achievement, differentiated to meet the needs of targeted groups of students, including but not limited to students with disabilities, Emergent Multilingual Learners, and students needing acceleration and/or enrichment. IMCs are responsible for building teacher and/or leader capacity by analyzing student learning data and modeling effective curriculum study and teaching practices. IMCs work directly with adults to support the implementation of the instructional program and provide feedback to teachers to assist them in improving teaching and learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, data, accountability structures, MCPS policies/practices, and effective instructional practices. A deep understanding of the teaching and learning process, the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, as well as the adult learner theory and coaching. Ability to coach, model, and build the knowledge and skills of elementary teachers. Excellent organizational and management skills. Excellent skills in collecting, analyzing, and using data to support instructional decisions for students. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and culturally responsive education. Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution in semester hours of credit or is within one year of fulfilling this requirement. Has a minimum of three years of outstanding teaching experience, with one year in MCPS preferred. Experience and/or degree in mathematics education preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Required to attend occasional meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day. Includes 20 required summer days.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.) Builds the capacity of the classroom teachers to support mathematics instruction for all students. Provides coaching and professional learning to develop an instructional program to meet the needs of all students. Collaborates to build teacher capacity by coaching, mentoring, and modeling in the following areas: increasing the depth of understanding of mathematics content, fidelity of curriculum implementation, use of research-based instructional strategies, planning for and implementing differentiated lessons, and the effective use of student data to inform instruction. Provides individualized, data-driven coaching to classroom teachers based on classroom observations, student assessments, and teacher needs. Works with teachers to use assessments and student work to inform instruction, Supports the process of using real-time data to plan lessons that meet current student needs. Ensures teachers and teams use a wide array of formative and summative assessments to continuously inform the specific instructional strategies as well as provide responsive interventions. Facilitates collaborative planning sessions with classroom teachers to effectively study the curriculum and to help ensure instruction meets the needs of various student groups. Collaborates with the staff development teacher and team leaders to provide job-embedded professional learning to improve teacher understanding of mathematics and how students learn mathematics, with an emphasis on the students with the greatest needs. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, families and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 5/2023
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This description may be changed at any time.