POSITION: Coordinator, Secondary Math


EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt


NUMBER OF DAYS:  According to district approved calendar


DEPARTMENT:  Teaching and Learning


REPORTS TO:  Executive Director of Teaching and Learning


SUPERVISES:  As assigned


EDUCATION:   

EXPERIENCE:    

 

Position Function/Purpose

Provide direction and leadership for the overall administration and coordination of the 6 - 12 Math curriculum program and ensure the effective implementation of various curriculum resources. The coordinator develops, implements, supports, and monitors the 6 - 12 Math program and provides leadership for district-wide mathematics initiatives. 

Assist teachers in utilizing the best and most reliable teaching techniques; assist in providing professional development for teachers in new, remedial or accelerated instructional procedures; assist in the development and implementation of the District curriculum as it relates to secondary math.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Maintain open and continued communication with leaders and teachers for a united approach to curriculum methods and content.
  2. Create professional development aligned to the TEKS, goals, and resources implemented by the district as needed.
  3. Assist in the strategizing, planning, evaluation, management, development, and improvement of curriculum and instructional activities and programs with the classroom teachers. 
  4. Model expert lessons, observe classroom instruction, and follow up with coaching sessions.
  5. Coach teachers to use a variety of current evidence-based instructional strategies, technology, and content-specific knowledge through participation in continuous professional development.
  6. Facilitate vertical alignment of instructional strategies among grade levels and content.
  7. Guide the teams through data analysis to adjust first-time instruction and/or to focus on re-teaching.
  8. Facilitate the use of district resources to their fullest capacity: lesson planning, resource selection, assessments, data digging, and data interpretations for instructional decisions.
  9. Assist in conducting research studies related to the instructional program and other areas of student activities and achievement.
  10. Serve as a communication liaison between teachers, campus administration, and district curriculum staff so that information is disseminated in an accurate and effective way.
  11. Assist leaders and teachers by doing instructional walks and offering feedback for successfully implementing the MISD curriculum.
  12. Consult with teachers and staff on research and new approaches to teaching and learning.
  13. Support in the development, planning, and implementation of special and all programs at District and campus levels.
  14. Assist in the professional development of teachers through the sharing of best practices and observing, successful teaching techniques either within MISD or other sources.
  15. Provide instruction for individual students requiring special instructional needs. 
  16. Serve as a member and resource person to the local textbook committee during the selection of textbooks being considered for adoption.
  17. Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of the District curriculum framework and resources to give continuity and clarity to the instructional program.
  18. Manage primary content and others as assigned, inventory of resources, supplies, and materials including district-purchased equipment and kits.
  19. Facilitate the campus's representation at each grade level, content-area share session and professional development and ensure information is shared with all team/department members.
  20. Assist in organizing and planning all summer school programs and activities conducted by the district. 
  21. Collaborate with teams and attend all weekly planning meetings to ensure lesson and assessment development is aligned with the content scope/sequence and TEKS.
  22. Write and implement district curriculum and math framework.
  23. Provide instructional coaching to math teachers.
  24. Work in conjunction with the Teaching and Learning Department, including Special Services and the Bilingual/ ESL department, and the School Leadership Department to ensure program success.
  25. Attend relevant school, district, and professional meetings
  26. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
  27. Perform other duties as may be assigned 

 

Qualification Requirements

  1. Creative and collaborative problem-solving skills
  2. Ability to create reports and present information both in writing and verbally to audience
  3. Ability to meet established deadlines and work under periods of high stress
  4. Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills
  5. Strong organizational skills and detailed fact-finding abilities
  6. Ability to work independently to meet departmental goals

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift or exert a force of up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Outside of regular hours is sometimes required. Regular attendance is required.

 

Equipment used

telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

 

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  May be required to work after school and on weekends.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

 

The secondary math coordinator position is split funded utilizing local funds and the LASO grant.

Revision Date:

04/29/2024

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