Secondary Math Specialist JobID: 34288
Position Type: Student Support Services/Content Specialist/Coach
Date Posted: 1/30/2026
Location: Early College High School at Del State
Date Available: ASAP
District: Early College High School at Delaware State University
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Job Title: Secondary Math Specialist
Location: Early College School at DSU
Reports To: Administration
Position Type: Full-Time/10-month
Position Summary
The Secondary Math Specialist provides instructional leadership and targeted support to improve mathematics teaching and learning in grades 7-12. This role focuses on strengthening curriculum implementation, increasing scholar achievement, supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning, and ensuring alignment with state standards, assessments, and college- and career-readiness expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership & Coaching
• Support secondary mathematics teachers through job-embedded coaching, modeling lessons, co-planning, and observation/feedback cycles. • Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on data-driven instruction, instructional rigor, and equitable math practices. • Support implementation of high-quality instructional materials and research-based math strategies.
Curriculum & Assessment
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of math curriculum across grades 7-12. • Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to develop pacing guides, unit plans, and common assessments. • Analyze formative and summative assessment data to identify trends, gaps, and instructional priorities. • Support preparation for state assessments, SAT/ACT, dual enrollment math courses, and other college-readiness benchmarks.
Data & Scholar Achievement
• Use multiple data sources to monitor scholar progress and inform instructional decisions. • Support intervention planning for scholars not meeting grade-level expectations, including MTSS and special populations (e.g., scholars with disabilities, English learners). • Partner with teachers and administrators to develop and monitor math achievement goals.
Equity & Access
• Promote culturally responsive and inclusive mathematics instruction. • Support strategies that increase scholar engagement, mathematical discourse, and access to rigorous coursework for all scholars. • Collaborate with special education and support staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and instructional supports.
Collaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with school administrators, counselors, and instructional staff to support schoolwide academic goals. • Serve as a content-area expert and resource for secondary mathematics instruction. • Stay current on best practices, state initiatives, and emerging research in mathematics education.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field • Valid secondary mathematics teaching certification • Minimum of 3-5 years of successful secondary mathematics teaching experience • Demonstrated knowledge of state math standards and secondary math content
Preferred:
• Masters degree in Mathematics, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Leadership • Experience with instructional coaching or teacher leadership • Experience working in diverse or early college/high school settings • Familiarity with data analysis tools and assessment platforms
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong content knowledge in secondary mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, etc.) • Ability to coach and support adult learners effectively • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills • Data-driven and student-centered mindset • Commitment to equity, high expectations, and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
• May require flexible scheduling to support classrooms and professional learning • Some evening or after-school commitments for family engagement or staff development