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3rd-5th Grade Math Specialist

JOB GOAL 

The3rd-5th Grade Math Specialist serves as a key instructional leader dedicated to improving the quality of mathematics teaching and learning across 3rd through 5th grade. This role focuses on strengthening instructional practices, deepening content knowledge, and enhancing assessment literacy through research-based, high impact strategies. The specialist operates with a high degree of initiative and self-direction while fostering strong, collaborative partnerships with teachers, instructional leaders, and district teams to promote continuous improvement and equitable student outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Arizona Standard Elementary or Secondary Education Certification and an ADE Mathematics Endorsement
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional coaching, mentoring, or teacher leadership roles preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Such alternatives to above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
   
  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality mathematics instruction aligned to district and state standards.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning opportunities that build teachers' mathematical content knowledge and instructional expertise.
• Model effective, research-based high impact instructional strategies and co-teach lessons to support classroom implementation.
• Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions, identify trends, and support targeted Tier 1 instruction, as well as interventions.
• Collaborate with school and district leadership to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Support the development and refinement of common formative and summative assessments to ensure rigor and alignment.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to teachers to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
• Stay current on research and best practices in mathematics education and proactively share insights with staff.
• Facilitate PLCs focused on student achievement, data analysis, and instructional improvement in alignment to the school and district Integrated Action Plan.
• Promote equitable instructional practices that ensure all students have access to high-quality mathematics learning experiences.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders regarding instructional goals, progress, and outcomes.
• Take initiative in identifying instructional needs and developing responsive supports without direct supervision

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of state and national standards and district-adopted curriculum and instructional materials.
• Expertise in research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices in mathematics.
• Knowledge of and works effectively in a professional learning community.
• Knowledge of a wide range of assessments and use of data information systems.
• Demonstrates professional development skills and works effectively with adults.
• Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education, etc.).
• Demonstrates continued professional growth by participating in professional learning opportunities, engaging with professional literature, and collaborating with colleagues to strengthen research-based practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in oral and written form.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Some positions may require climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than the sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning
LOCATION: Educational Services
SUPERVISES: None
CALENDAR: Teacher Work Calendar
JOB CATEGORY: Certified Non-Admin, FLSA Exempt 
SALARY RANGE: Certified Step Salary Schedule, as approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until Filled