POSITION:
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Math Coach (Funded by 21h Grant - pending MDE approval)
Comstock High School (1.0 FTE) SALARY:
Dependent on years of experience, certification, and HQ status
- Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
- Merit Pay
- Sick Day Buyback Program
- Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract
AVAILABLE:
2026-27 School Yearย
CERTIFICATION: Valid Secondary Teaching Certificate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five (5) or more years of math teaching experience.
- Experience and/or training in utilizing academic interventions listed in the math curriculum.
- Involvement in all facets of conducting departmental meetings, analyzing and sharing data.
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SUMMARY: The Math Coach supports the improvement of mathematics instruction and student achievement through daily coaching of math teachers and paraprofessionals, direct instruction of Math 180, data analysis, and the implementation of targeted interventions. This role is directly aligned to the school improvement goals, including increasing math proficiency and growth, reducing barriers to learning, strengthening intervention systems (Math 180), and using data to drive instructional practices.ย
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Math Coach will be responsible for supporting the district in achieving the following measurable outcomes:
Student Achievement Math Proficiency
- Increase studentย math proficiency (SAT) fromย 20.24% (2025) to 23.24% by June 2028
- Interim target:ย 21.74% by June 2027
Student Achievement Math Growth
- Increase studentย math growth (SAT) fromย 22.37% (2025) to 25.37% by June 2028
- Interim target:ย 23.87% by June 2027
Intervention Systems (Math 180)
- Develop and implement aย Math 180 implementation guide (Year 1)
- Ensure full implementation with fidelity (all critical components at acceptable variation) byย June 2028
- Increase staff capacity by training:
- +1 additional Math 180 teacher by June 2027
- +2 additional Math 180 teachers by June 2028
Data-Driven Instruction
- Ensureย 100% of math teachers participate in regular data cycles (BOY, MOY, EOY, PLCs)
- Increase use of data to drive instruction as evidenced by:
- Documented PLC data discussions
- Adjusted instructional plans based on assessment results
- Support reaching district targets of:
- Math proficiency: 21.74% (2027) ? 23.24% (2028)
Student Support & Intervention Access
- Support systems that ensure timely identification and intervention for at-risk students
- Collaborate with staff to embed intervention time within the master schedule
- Increase the number of students receiving targeted math intervention services annually
Graduation & Student Success (Shared Goal)
- Contribute to increasing theย 4-year graduation rate from 77.78% to 80.78% by 2028
- Interim target:ย 78.78% by 2027
The Math Coach will also be responsible for the following essential duties and responsibilities aligned to goals:
- Provide coaching, modeling, and feedback to improve math instruction
- Lead data analysis and instructional planning aligned to proficiency and growth goals
- Instruct and support Math 180 intervention programs
- Facilitate PLCs focused on student data and instructional improvement
- Assist in designing intervention schedules and systems
- Build staff capacity through professional development and training
- Support identification and removal of barriers impacting student learning
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Compile, analyze, and communicate student progress data to teachers
- Direct math paraprofessional staff
- Participate in district-wide Title I planning/ 21h grant reporting.
- The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
- Regular attendance
- Punctual
- Perform job in building offices/classrooms
If interested, complete an Applitrack application atย http://www.applitrack.com/comstockps/onlineapp
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities.ย Jill Ansel at Comstock Public Schools has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy. Contact information: 269-250-8911, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.
6138 King Highwayย |ย Kalamazoo, MI 49048ย |ย 269-250-8911ย |ย www.ComstockPS.org/hr