Math Coach
Job Summary
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) – Division of State Schools are recruiting for an experienced Math Coach. Under the direction of School Superintendent, this position will provide assistance with the full implementation and monitoring of the math program in response to intervention needed for students’ success. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Description of Duties
- Research and provide staff support that will improve math teaching and learning, including teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation and use of assessment results
- Prepare materials and identify resources for use by AASD staff
- Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices through various activities such as: individual discussions, coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities
- Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed
- Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about math program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Possesses or is eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the grade or content area of the prospective position
- Three years of experience teaching deaf/hard of hearing students in the content area
- Applicants must exhibit the ability to communicate in American Sign Language during the interview with the expectation of obtaining an American Sign Language Proficiency Instrument (ASLPI) rating of 3 or above within three years from date of hire
Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.
It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.
