What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTENT SPECIALIST (MATH) position at Foster Heights Elementary School?
JOB TITLE |
CONTENT SPECIALIST |
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REPORTS TO |
PRINCIPAL |
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SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE |
CERTIFIED RANK |
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CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS |
186 DAYS 14 EXTENDED DAYS |
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EXEMPT STATUS |
EXEMPT |
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JOB CLASS CODE |
4030 |
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION |
CERTIFIED |
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DATE APPROVED |
4/15/2025 |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Valid Kentucky teaching certification. |
POSITION SUMMARY |
To implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. |
DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT |
Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. |
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES |
Create systems that enable shared leadership among teachers in PK-5 classrooms with specialised practices. |
Co-design and co-teach learning experiences with teachers through a mentorship model to improve instruction. |
Develop and monitor Multi Tiered Systems of Support in specialized content areas for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students |
Develop and monitor systems that enable students and teachers to understand current realities for each student. |
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and learning styles of each student. |
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. |
Establish and maintain standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom. |
Evaluate student’s academic, behavioral, and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports on a regular basis. |
Communicate with students and parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress; interpret the school program. |
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. |
Maintain professional competence through professional staff development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities. |
Participate collaboratively with administrators in the evaluation process. |
Selects Select and requisition instructional materials; maintain required inventory records. |
Administer assessments in accordance with the district assessment program. |
Participate in curriculum development programs as required. |
Participate in faculty meetings, team meetings, departmental meetings, committees and the sponsorship of student co-curricular activities as assigned. |
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, strategies and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. |
Accept responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment, materials and facilities. |
Implement authentic instruction, and continuous assessment. |
Demonstrate effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, with students, parents and staff. |
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth. |
Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. |
Maintain appropriate professional appearance. |
Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified Personnel 16 KAR 1:020 |
Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee. |
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES |
Curriculum, instruction and assessments. |
Record keeping techniques. |
Operation of computer and technology ancillaries |
Verbal and written communication skills |
Laws, rules and statutory regulations related to assigned activities. |
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. |
Pedagogy and technical aspects of the field of specialty. |
Prioritize and schedule work. |
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. |
Work independently with little direction. |
Meet schedules and timelines. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. |
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. |
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. |
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. |
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. |