Academic Coach (Math, K-8)

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in teaching Mathematics

• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• PA Core State Standards for Mathematics, including the instructional shifts and their implications for instruction
• effective lesson and unit planning
• the principles, and methods of education in Math
• research related to the field of mathematics
• the principles of adult learning
• best practices for coaching teachers and school leaders

Demonstrated ability to:

• provide feedback on teaching practice in alignment with Danielson Framework for Teaching
• develop and facilitate professional learning for school staff that is based on the tenets of impactful adult learning
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective working relationships

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania instructional certificate for math

This is a 10-month, PFT-represented position. The salary grade for this role is 0202.

DISCLAIMER: Interviews may be conducted to determine how well a candidate meets the established criteria. Please note that not all qualified candidates may be selected for an interview. Additional factors, including, but not limited to, disciplinary action, ability to follow directions, punctuality, and professional conduct will be considered in the evaluation process.

The selection process for this roles consists of a performance task and in-person interview. Only candidates who successfully pass the performance task will be invited to interview.

The selected candidate must have no pending disciplinary action or anecdotal record on file and have not been subject to any disciplinary action within the past eighteen (18) months. In addition, the candidate must have an excellent record of attendance and punctuality during the last three (3) years (defined as no more than eighteen (18) occasions of lateness or absence for personal illness within this period of time with the exception of one extended long-term absence)