Math Specialist - Middle School (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Role Overview

The Math Specialist is a mathematician leader responsible for implementing a comprehensive mathematician program at the assigned school by being a teacher model, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for mathematic instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Instruction


* Provide direct instruction in the areas of mathematics for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional learners.


* Responsible for providing direct instruction to students, individually, in small groups, or in full groups, to enable students to develop mathematic skills.


* Use data to inform instructional decisions.


* Provide students daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs.


* Demonstrate strong pedagogy.

Mathematic Leadership


* Facilitate strong mathematic instructional strategies through:



* Co-teaching to model mathematic instruction.


* Observing and providing feedback.

Identify mathematic literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.

Provide curriculum support and training for teachers.

Be a model of teacher techniques in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provide follow-up support.

In collaboration with school and regional leadership, select tier 2 instructional materials to meet student needs.

Supports School Leadership with organizational wide mathematic practices and policies.

Contribute to the ongoing development of mathematic related learning and development initiatives, specifically providing expertise to create a successful learning environment for students.
Data and Assessment


* Collaborate with and coach teachers on using assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school mathematic data and plan for future mathematic needs.


* Provide ongoing follow-up and support in the use of assessment tools.


* Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs.


* Monitor performance ...