Middle School Math Instructional Coach
This position is regular contract.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
•Valid Wisconsin teaching certificate in the subject area of employment (Math emphasis, grades 1-8).
•Commitment to social justice and culturally and linguistically responsive practices.
•Commitment to teaching the whole child (academics and social emotional learning).
•Ability to embed differentiation in daily instruction to meet the need of a wide range of students.
•Commitment to collaboration and reflection within a school community dedicated to continuous improvement.
•Commitment to continued development of cultural competence.
•Ability to adjust instruction based on formative assessment data.
•Ability to communicate effectively to form partnerships with families.
•Ability to reflect on practice.
•Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are strongly preferred.
Purpose: The Math coach needs both content and instructional expertise, and will work directly with classroom teachers and teams to support engagement through equitable practices. The coach facilitates individual and group professional learning to expand and refine teacher understanding about culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. In order to meet this purpose, they provide personalized coaching for individuals and teams based on student need.
Qualifications:
1. Valid Wisconsin teaching certificate in the subject area of employment (Math emphasis, grades 1-8)
2. Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
3. Current Wisconsin teaching license
4. Coaching and/or teacher leadership experience
5. Deep knowledge of and experience in:
a) Culturally and Linguistically Responsive instructional & lesson design practices
b) Assessment-driven instruction (and data-based decisions in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS))
c) Lesson/Unit planning using backwards design and effective assessment development
6. Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers and administrators; demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles
7. Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
8. Ability to communicate in a professional manner using oral, written, and listening skills
9. Strong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
10. Ability to function as a collaborative member of a team
11. Demonstrated interest and engagement in self-reflection and professional learning
Essential Functions:
1. Supporting the vision and mission of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
2. Facilitate the intellectual and professional growth of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
3. Establish and maintain positive collegial relationships.
4. Teach and model culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices.
5. Respond to change productively and manage multiple assigned tasks.
6. Provide individualized and team, classroom-based coaching to support teachers in effective implementation of culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices around math.
7. Providing intervention directly to students based on assessment results and meet regular progress-monitoring requirements.
General Responsibilities:
1. Assume educational leadership in MTSS and related professional learning
2. Attend and participate in required professional development
3. Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed
4. Provide support to teachers for sharing and analyzing their student assessment data
5. Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on student assets, identity development, and student assessment results
6. Assist teachers in the development of culturally and linguistically responsive lesson design
7. Provide support for classroom engagement strategies
8. Assist teachers/co-plan with focus on essential math standards
9. Model effective instruction as needed
10. Encourage ongoing professional growth for colleagues
11. Manage schedule flexibly to meet teacher schedules and learning needs
12. Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
13. Assist with the development of district curriculum, instructional pedagogy, and assessments
14. Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers
15. Possess an understanding of when to communicate directly with administrators regarding issues of safety and/or ethics
16. Perform duties as assigned by the Principal.
17. Attend PLC (Professional Learning Community) meetings as needed
18. Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including labsite observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions
19. Work collaboratively and collegially with other Coaches, Mentors, and Educational Specialists