Elementary Math Specialist/Coach - Gallaher #30913

Position Type

Student Support Services/Content Specialist/Coach

Date Posted

4/3/2025

Location:

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

Date Available

2024-2025 SY

Closing Date

04/13/2025

District

Christina School District POSITION: Elementary Math Specialist/ Coach

LOCATION: Gallaher Elementary

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification
• Five or more years successful teaching experience
• Certification in Elementary teaching
• Evidence of strong working knowledge of mathematical pedagogy
• Evidence of leading math initiatives in previous positions
• Experience developing and delivering various professional development (i.e. seminars, workshops, facilitated work sessions, small groups, one on one coaching, and modeling lessons preferred
• Ability to collaborate with staff and administrators
• Ability to assess training needs and work with individual teachers or teams of teachers to provide support, coaching, and feedback through reflective dialogue
• Knowledge of the Math cirricula, pacing guides, and instructional materials
• Knowledge of strategies to increase student engagement
• Knowledge of the implementation of the Response to Intervention and the ability to communicate this process with staff
• Knowledge of instructional differentiation strategies
• Knowledge of Common Core and Data Driven Decision Making
• Familiarity with District initiatives
• Understand and can apply concepts of adult learning and motivation
• Experience with school improvement planning process
• Proficient in the use of instructional technology
• Demonstrated pursuit of on-going professional growth activities
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
• Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance)
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students
  
  

Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website: FY2025 Non Grandfathered Traditional.pdf (christinak12.org)

Application Procedures

Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach a letter of interest, resume, recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations, transcripts, license/certification and three current letters (within one year of closing date) of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned students using the educational philosophy and policies adopted by the Board of Education to improve math achievement
• Provides one-on-one or small group diagnostic teaching of math for both onsite and virtual students at the discretion of the building administration
• Use best practices for coaching/modeling or observing in a formative way and providing feedback through reflective dialogue for teachers
• Analyze District, school level, grade level, and classroom data in order to identify strengths and weaknesses and plan targeted support to improve teacher quality and effectiveness
• Deliver professional development to teachers in relation to needs identified in data
• Provide coaching to teachers as needed on math practices and curricula as needed
• Collaborate with building administrators to establish coaching priorities and support school PD initiatives
• Collaborate with grade level teams in their Professional Learning Communities to review data and reflect on instruction
• Collaborate with Curriculum Specialists to stay abreast of District Curricular initiatives and/or changes
• Facilitate small group learning of new content, pedagogy, and instructional strategies
• Leads the Math MTSS process involving appropriate staff
• Assist administration with planning & implementing building level professional development as identified in the SSP
• Maintain accurate records of training activities and coaching sessions in an electronic system designated by the school
• Demonstrate model lessons
• Ability to attend state-wide content meetings
• Lead or facilitate lesson studies
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to establish school-wide policies and protocols regarding instruction and school climate
• Develop instructional resources for teachers that will support student achievement
• Broker resources to support professional growth
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

Christina School District

Human Resources Office

1899 S College Avenue

Newark DE 19702

PH: 302/552-2600

Website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Ave., Newark DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.