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Middle School Mathematics Coach
(Grant-Funded Position - Delaware Middle School Math Coaches Initiative)

 

Position Information

 

Position Type: Grant-Funded, School-Based Instructional Coach

 

Terms of Employment: 10-month position with summer and extended-year professional learning days as defined by the grant. Continuation of employment is contingent upon annual grant funding.

 

Reports To: Building Principal and District Supervisor, in coordination with the Delaware Department of Education

 

Salary: Current Teacher Salary Schedule, inclusive of OECs and benefits - see attached

 

Location: Dover Middle School Campus 

 

Position Overview

 

The Middle School Mathematics Coach is a grant-funded, school-based instructional coaching position funded through the Delaware Department of Education Delaware Middle School Math Coaches Initiative. The purpose of this position is to provide sustained, job-embedded instructional coaching to improve mathematics instruction and student achievement in grades six through eight. This role focuses on strengthening Tier I mathematics instruction, supporting equitable access to high-quality instruction, and building long-term instructional capacity within the school.

 

In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, the coach will dedicate approximately eighty percent of assigned time to school-based instructional coaching and twenty percent of assigned time to state-directed professional learning, collaboration, and reporting requirements in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education.

 

Grant Conditions and Scope

 

•  This position is fully contingent upon annual state grant funding and may be discontinued if funding is reduced or eliminated.
• The scope of work must align with the requirements of the Delaware Middle School Math Coaches Initiative.
• The role is non-evaluative and focused exclusively on instructional improvement and teacher support.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

School-Based Instructional Coaching

 

• Provide direct, job-embedded instructional coaching to mathematics teachers in grades six through eight using coaching cycles, classroom modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, and reflective feedback.
• Support teachers in implementing Delaware Mathematics Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practice with fidelity.
• Support instructional strategies that promote conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and student engagement.
• Mentor novice and early-career mathematics teachers to strengthen instructional practice and classroom effectiveness.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content PLCs to strengthen Tier I mathematics instruction.

 

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

 

• Support the implementation of district-adopted High-Quality Instructional Materials, including participation in required summer curriculum work.
• Assist teachers with unit planning, lesson design, standards alignment, and instructional pacing.
• Support teachers in the development and use of formative and summative assessments aligned to standards and instructional goals.
• Assist teachers in analyzing student assessment data to inform instructional decisions and instructional adjustments.

 

Professional Learning and Capacity Building

 

• Plan and facilitate job-embedded professional learning aligned to best practices in adult learning and district instructional priorities.
• Participate in monthly professional learning sessions facilitated by the Delaware Department of Education focused on coaching skills, mathematics pedagogy, and progress monitoring.
• Support the development of internal instructional capacity to sustain improvements beyond the grant period.

 

Data Collection, Reporting, and Compliance

 

• Maintain and submit weekly coaching calendars and documentation of coaching activities.
• Collect and organize evidence demonstrating the impact of coaching on teacher practice and student learning.
• Submit required reports and documentation to support district and state evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Participate in scheduled check-ins and maintain regular communication with Delaware Department of Education representatives.

 

Collaboration and Communication

 

• Work collaboratively with building administrators to align coaching efforts with school improvement priorities.
• Collaborate with district supervisors and state partners to ensure fidelity of implementation.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with stakeholders regarding progress, needs, and instructional support.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Delaware Educator Licensure with certification in Middle Level Mathematics or Secondary Mathematics.
• Minimum of five years of successful mathematics teaching experience at the middle or secondary level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Delaware Mathematics Standards and standards-based instructional practices.
• Experience supporting adult learners through coaching, mentoring, or professional learning.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Experience serving as a mathematics instructional coach or teacher leader.
• Experience supporting the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials.
• Experience facilitating professional learning communities or mathematics-focused professional development.
• Knowledge of national and international mathematics instructional frameworks.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Applicants needed special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.
The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.  Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators:  Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904.  Phone (302) 672-1500