Teacher - Math Specialist (SY 26-27)

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional MATH SPECIALIST TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Awareness Level within one year of hire.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.

REPORTS TO: Principal

Contingent upon funding

JOB DESCRIPTION

The math specialist maintains a positive, caring, and supportive learning culture and environment for the diverse student population of PPSD. As part of the district professional development team, the specialist helps foster a professional learning community focused on analyzing student data to inform the instructional priority and/or school improvement plan.

Additionally, they will be required to provide coaches with support through coaching, observation, and feedback in order so site-based coaches can build the capacity of teachers to improve student outcomes. The specialist supports coaches with the implementation of high-quality instructional strategies aligned to CCSS, WIDA, TESOL, SLA, and NGSS, with a focus on supporting all students academically, linguistically and socio emotionally. Coaching occurs through creating and delivering professional development, side-by-side planning and coaching, modeling, observing and providing non-evaluative feedback, and making use of critical data to design instruction that supports individual student needs. The secondary specialist promotes trusting, mutually respectful, and professional relationships in the school communities by maintaining strong communication and transparency of expectations.

Additionally, math specialist will:

• Participate in an annual review process to assess the overall effectiveness of the performance in the math specialist role in the areas of responsibilities outlined below.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• Elem KG-6 or Elem. 1-6 with MS Math Ext. 5-8

OR

• MS Math Ext. 5-8

OR

• Sec. Math 7-12 with MS Math Ext. 5-8

OR

• Sec. Math 7-12

ESL Certification Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructional Leadership
• Provides instructional coaching, demonstration lessons, collaborative co-teaching opportunities, lesson planning, and observations with peer feedback to increase achievement and close gaps
• Conducting cycles of observation and feedback for teacher leaders and coaches as assigned
• Provides professional learning (job-embedded) support to enhance the skill set of all staff to increase achievement and close gaps
• Develops expertise by participating in district initiatives on leadership and coaching development and training, including the recording and analysis of professional practice and coaching sessions
• Facilitates PLCs for teacher leader meetings and professional learning experiences (PLE) outside of the school day (Compensated at contractual rate)
• Participate in professional learning during the summer (Paid at the professional development rate)
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of math, including common core shifts that reflect an understanding of conceptual teaching and learning, and WIDA standards and best practices in instruction. Continues to develop professional expertise through professional learning experiences, readings, training, and conferences.
• Strong background in Multilingual Learner pedagogy and research based best practices
• Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audiences, including classroom teachers, in the content area of Math instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, use of materials, and specific instructional topics. Models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
• Provides follow-up support.
• Trains and assists teachers in the selection and use of a variety of assessment instruments. Models and coaches how to administer assessments and collect data. Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and assists teachers in using assessment data to plan appropriate instruction.
• Participate in district initiatives on leadership and coaching development and training. including the recording and analysis of professional practice and coaching sessions.
• Proactively communicates with coaches and teacher leaders and visits classrooms on a scheduled basis.
• Models the district''s values and standards for professional conduct; consistently demonstrates best practices for communication.
• Oversight of Common Spaces/Communication
• Collaborate and support the 1
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school or professional learning department.

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)