Job Description:
Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Math Instructional Coach beginning fall 2019. This is a TOSA position that will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning and collaborate with the instructional coaching team to support licensed classroom teachers in effective math instructional practices districtwide.
Responsibilities
Coach teachers in effective instructional practices in math through observation, modeling, co-teaching, mentoring and collaborative planning
Work with teachers individually, in PLCs and within grade level or building teams to provide instructional support and professional development in research-based strategies and best practices in math
Provide ongoing professional development and support for the implementation of Number Talks
Plan and facilitate professional development around math strategies for both large and small groups
Assist teachers with the planning, sequencing and scaffolding of math instruction
Work collaboratively with teachers in determining learning targets, aligning assessments, and leveraging data to inform instruction and support student learning in math
Provide resources, guidance, and support for department/grade level colleagues and PLCs around math interventions and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Establish a relationship of trust and confidentiality with teachers
Collaborate with school and district administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality math instruction
Partner with the schools’ Professional Development Teams and principals to plan and facilitate professional development in math instructional strategies and best practices
Start date: August 2019
Hours per day/FTE: combination of full-time and/or part-time positions to total 1.6 FTE
Application deadline: April 24, 2019, or until filled
Contact: Diane Giorgi 651-982-8115