Job Description

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Elementary Education and the school principal, to work collaboratively with building/district leadership and classroom teachers to improve student learning.

Essential Functions:

• Assist teachers with the implementation of Arkansas State Standards of Mathematics and mathematical practice
• Assist teachers with the implementation of Arkansas State Science Standards including science practice
• Assist the K-4 Math and Science Specialists, building principals, and district directors in creating and implementing district Mathematics and Science plans based on the Arkansas Standards for Math and Science
• Demonstrate exemplary math and science instruction for K-4 teachers through the Student-Centered Coaching Model: framing coaching around a goal(s) for student learning, collaborative lesson planning, gathering student evidence, debrief/reflection over student work, modeling, co-teaching and post assessment
• Assist in providing K-4 teachers (regular classroom, SPED, ESL, etc.) with training in content, pedagogy, and instructional strategies that are robust and provide a coherent and rich preparation for elementary math and science
• Assist teachers in diagnosing individual student mathematics and science weaknesses, match these areas of need with appropriate instructional interventions and resources
• Assist school teams in creating common formative assessments
• Assist teachers in utilizing district\xe2\x80\x99s Response to Intervention Protocol
• Lead building efforts to analyze assessment data and assist administrators and teachers with the placement of students in appropriate interventions/programs
• Assist in providing intervention for students using Numeracy Project (up to 90 minutes per day)
• Assist with disaggregating and analyzing District and State assessment data to help guide teacher\xe2\x80\x99s instructional decisions
• Monitor and report the effectiveness of improved mathematics and science instruction (as impacted by coaching cycles) through student performance data to building principals and PLC teams
• Help make recommendations regarding instructional materials
• Help create math/science curriculum units and assessments as needed
• Participate in various training sessions for leaders and teachers of mathematics/science
• Meet regularly with the district Math/Science Specialist

Additional Duties:
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the school principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent

Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such a personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines and telephones

Travel Requirements:
Travel to school district district buildings and professional meetings as required

Knowledge,Skills, Abilities

• Teacher certification in elementary education
• Teacher certification in mathematics and science
• Five years recent experience teaching math and science
• Teaching experience at more than one grade level
• A deep level of understanding of the Arkansas Math and Science Standards
• Participation in cognitive math training (Cognitively Guided Instruction or Extending Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mathematics)
• Evidence of success in working with adult learners
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills
• Evidence of strong planning and organizational skills
• Evidence of successful leadership in mathematics and science content at grade level, building level, or district level
• Experience in conducting mathematics and science staff development
• Experience in mentoring/coaching teachers
• In-depth knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies to develop students\xe2\x80\x99 conceptual and procedural fluency within the Arkansas Math and Science Standards
• Understanding of Phenomenon Based Science Instruction, the three-dimensions of AR Science Standards, and the 5E Model of Science
• A strong commitment to team collaboration through Professional Learning Communities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments

Certification/License:

• Arkansas State Certification as a Teacher
• Arkansas State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred

Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus

FSLA Status:
Exempt

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