Summary/Objective
The Regional Math Coach will support implementation of mathematical mindsets in schools requesting coaching and training support. The regional math coach must have the ability to support teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, and administrators in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction to meet individual and school needs. Support will be both in person and virtual (synchronous and asynchronous). The regional math coach will also be responsible for developing and delivering professional learning opportunities as it relates to school needs in evidence-based mathematical practices. This position is contingent upon legislative funding.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Familiarize teachers and administration with the research on mathematical mindsets.
2. Impart knowledge of the MN mathematics standards in each grade level.
3. Know and support teachers and administration in alignment of curriculum, standards, statewide initiatives, instruction, and assessment.
4. Understand and support learning for multilingual learners and students receiving special education services.
5. Provide teachers with a collection of effective instructional strategies to draw upon in their instructional practices.
6. Utilize state-wide COMPASS pedagogical and training supports in coaching.
7. Support data collection and analysis to ensure data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement.
8. Work with administrators to create a school-wide focus on goals for mathematics achievement.
9. Understand adult learning and create a collaborative partnership with teachers to support the implementation of new teaching practices in the classroom.
10. Facilitate meetings for professional learning on instructional practices, data support, classroom environments, or mathematics research needed to support ongoing development of teachers.
11. Complete observation and feedback cycles at least monthly to support teacher goal setting and implementation of new practices.
12. Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading.
13. Attend all professional learning offered by COMPASS.
14. Regularly communicate with school administrators, reading specialists, colleagues, and experts in order to keep well-informed of current and developing research.
15. Work collectively with peers and MN Department of Education in reflecting on personal learning and how that learning supports student achievement and growth of students.
16. Participate in communities of practice with colleagues to deepen coaching understanding.
17. Other duties as assigned.