What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Instructional Coach -Brackett Elementary School position at Arlington School District?
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
POSITION : Instructional Coach - Mathematics (This posting is for the 2025-2026, but it may be possible for the person taking the role to start before the end of the current school year.)
LOCATION : Brackett Elementary School
POSITION GOAL : Arlington instructional coaches are, first and foremost, "thought partners" with teachers. The goal of coaching work is to support teachers as lifelong learners who are continually refining their content and pedagogical knowledge and skills. Coaches achieve this through partnerships with teacher leaders, specialists, special educators, interventionists, other coaches, building-based leaders (principals and assistant principals), curriculum directors, and district administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Relevant grade-level mathematics teacher certification preferred
- Five or more years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Instructional coaching experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of current curriculums and state frameworks
- Content and pedagogical understanding of developmentally appropriate mathematics
- Experience differentiating mathematics instruction
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teachers, staff, and leadership
- Experience providing professional development to adult learners
- Experience communicating with parents / guardians about how children learn mathematics
- Experience with standards-based assessment and effective use of student data
- Ability to analyze data and familiarity with spreadsheets
- Administer, score, and interpret diagnostic instruments
- Ability to discuss aggregated and disaggregated student learning data with teachers
- Ability to co-plan and co-teach lessons with classroom teachers consistent with the district-wide initiatives
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT : Arlington Education Association Bargaining Unit Position, School Year plus stipend for ten days of work beyond the school year.
REPORTS TO : K-12 Mathematics and Computer Science Director (primary) and building principals (contributing). The Mathematics Coach position is a district position with specific building assignments.
SALARY : Per the Arlington Education Association Contract
EVALUATION : The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Arlington Education Association Contract. The K-12 Mathematics and Computer Science Director will complete evaluations with support from the building principals.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
