Math School Improvement Coach

Summary

Works with teachers and students in Title I schools to improve the quality of teaching and students learning in any of the core content areas (reading, language arts, math, science, or social studies) with a focus on reading/language arts or math. This position is grant-funded and thereby staffed year-to-year

Essential Duties

• Assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Works with teachers to improve classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
• Analyzes student and teacher test data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness for each concept taught
• Analyzes student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Recommends changes to current practices, approaches,
• methods, strategies, and assessments as needed Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Serves as the liaison for professional learning between Title I/Curriculum and the school
• Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed
• Conducts professional development at the school as needed
• Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
• Participates in periodic professional learning activities
• Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Principal or Title I Grant Manager

Required Education

For Elementary: Bachelor’s Degree , preferably in Elementary EducationFor Middle or High School Math: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mathematics; For Secondary Reading and Language Arts: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Reading, English or Language Arts

Certification/Licensure

For Elementary: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education for Elementary SchoolMiddle School Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8) or Mathematics (6-12)Middle School Reading or Language Arts: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Reading (P-12), Middle Grades Reading (4-8), Middle School Language Arts (4-8), or English (6-12)Completion of LETRS training preferred for Middle School Reading and Language ArtsHigh School Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Mathematics (6-12)High School Reading and Language Arts: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Reading (P-12) or English (6-12)Completion of LETRS training preferred for High School Reading and Language Arts

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments
• Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers
• Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels
• High technological skill level required
• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment