Reporting: Reports to the Principal
Position Title: Math Instructional coach
Department: Teaching
Position Description: The Math Instructional Coach (MIC) will provide instructional support and coaching to all grades of the School and they work to ensure that each student can reach his or her academic potential. The MIC’s primary role is to work with Homeroom teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. As an advisor to the teachers and principal, the MIC is responsible for four main areas:
a) Working with the academic staff (grade level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.
b) Observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher’s content area.
c) Supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their yearlong curriculum.
d) Analysing data to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students’ needs.
The MIC will work collaboratively with the Homeroom Teachers to advise on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students. This may include modelling lessons in classrooms, creating system-wide policies and procedures, and facilitating professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities: Essential duties must be performed on-site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Collaborate with Homeroom Teachers to plan and deliver Math concepts.
- Aligning high-priority initiatives and outcomes in the area of Mathematics for new and returning staff members.
- Support the development of high-quality/effective Math instruction in the school; observe and coach developing all teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology.
- Work with teachers to refine and develop common standards-based pacing plans, and mid-year and end-of-year common assessments for each grade level.
- Work with various teams (leadership, coordinators, administrators, and teachers,) to facilitate the analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.
- Help teacher teams develop both school-wide and classroom intervention plans.
Collaborate with Preschool teachers as needed to support students.
- Work with leadership to develop policies and school structures that facilitate the improvement of Math instruction and the appropriate interventions and supports for students. Serve as the project lead for grants geared toward the improvement of Math instruction
- Continuously monitor, track and analyse student achievement data to identify needed supports and strategies.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Teaching Credentials from a university in the USA ( required)
- IB (PYP or MYP) experience ( required)
- At least 7 years of Math teaching experience required
- At least 3 years of experience leading other teachers to achieve strong academic results
- Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with teachers, administrators, and students.
- Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development.
- Knowledge of content and pedagogy
- Demonstrated experience in the use and integration of appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes and in managing, evaluating, and improving instruction.
- Ability to effectively use teaching and learning strategies that include consideration of each student’s learning styles, needs, and background.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with colleagues and administration.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive environment in the classroom while achieving order and discipline.
- Strong record of helping students achieve academic success.
- Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence.
- Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding.