Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the
Instructional Specialist – Elementary Mathematics is responsible for assisting
assigned schools in facilitating the development, monitoring, implementation,
and assessment of the Elementary Mathematics Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides support to designated teachers/schools in the area of elementary mathematics curriculum, instruction and classroom management;
- Provides support for Curriculum and Instruction through writing revisions to the curriculum and supporting curricular resources that reflect the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for mathematics;
- Reviews county data for assigned schools and collaborates with administrators, mathematics contact persons and staff;
- Performs workshops on curricular issues, specific teaching strategies and best mathematics teaching practices;
- Assists with the development, monitoring and procurement of resources that align to the mathematics curriculum;
- Researches and reviews products to support the Elementary Mathematics Program;
- Serves as a liaison to Area and Central Offices with respect to Mathematics;
- Oversees projects as designated by the supervisor;
- Assists principal and school improvement resource teacher in facilitating the development, monitoring, implementation, and assessment of the School Improvement Program;
- Plans, conducts, and provides follow-up for staff development activities focused on development, implementation, management, and monitoring of the school improvement plan;
- Conducts demonstration lessons and may perform teacher observations; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics grades K-5;
- Experience with writing curriculum framework guides for mathematics or integrating curriculum desired;
- Thorough knowledge of mathematics pedagogy and mathematics current best practices preferred;
- Experience in leading staff development initiatives;
- Thorough knowledge of the school system’s curriculum, including its Scope and Sequence documents;
- Thorough knowledge of the school improvement planning process;
- Knowledge of school schedules which maximize the use of instructional time;
- Ability to analyze student performance and participation data for instructional implication;
- Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word; and
- Demonstrated skill in effective human relations and in oral and written communications.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years successful
experienceteaching mathematics
at the elementary level required.
Certification:
Holds or is eligible for certification/licensure appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information:
None.
