Pay Grade: 860 (Min $367.92 per day) Work Days: 226
Primary Purpose:
Coordinate Secondary Mathematics (6-12) and provide leadership and vision for teaching and learning. Collaborate with district staff and external professionals to analyze and improve existing educational opportunities for learners and district staff in mathematics. Provide leadership and work as a team member with district curriculum staff to create and support systems of transformation that further the learning organization
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Master's Degree
- Valid Texas Teacher Certification
- Valid Texas State Administrative Certification
- GT and ESL Supplemental Certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Utilize long-term planning and project management skills, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, and tracking progress
- Employ effective interpersonal skills
- Results orientation coupled with a strong work ethic
- Excellent organization, coordination, and time management skills
- Growth mindset and ability to self-reflect
- Evaluate and coordinate district-wide programs for improvement in learner performance
- Knowledge of curriculum development, including how to write, align, and implement a sound curriculum
- Analyze and use data to influence positive outcomes
- Possess knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in Mathematics
- Possess knowledge of pedagogical strategies and instructional materials for Mathematics education
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Develop and manage budgets aligned with department needs and goals
- Recognize the importance of backwards design, constructivism, and learner driven inquiry
- Ability to create supports based on stakeholder input for the content area
- Support Professional Learning Communities and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and needed supports for administrators and educators
- Utilize digital technologies effectively to communicate and model technology use in learning
Experience:
- A minimum of five years teaching experience in a related field
- A minimum of three years experience in an instructional leadership role
- Designing and facilitating professional learning coordinated with need
- Supervisory experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Lead the curriculum development, implementation, review, evaluation, & continuous improvement process for the district Math Program
- Interpret & implement local, state, & national policies impacting Math teaching
- Assist in recruiting/interviewing teachers
- Conduct/document class walk-through and visits
- Build capacity w/educators/administrators
- Lead materials adoption committees/make committee recommendations to the Board
- Monitor district resources/maintain list of resources
Student Growth and Development
- Lead the development of instructional design
- Assist educators/administrators in understanding of Math TEKS
- Design/deliver professional learning using evidence-based adult led learning practices
Communication
- Articulate the PISD Math Program Plan to all stakeholders
- Articulate the District's mission, philosophy, and planning structure
Personal Qualities
- Interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills
Professional
- Communication skills both written and verbal
Professional Growth and Development
- Remain current in Math curriculum, instruction, assessment, & professional learning best practices through attendance &/or leadership at state &/or national conferences
- Actively participate in at least two local, regional, state, & national organizations
- All other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Frequent districtwide and /or statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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