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Stafford County Public Schools lists this Teacher - Mathematics Specialist - Middle School opportunity in stafford, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Mathematics Specialist
Location: School Based
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale
Work Calendar: 10 month employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the supervision of Building Administrator and Coordinator of Mathematics, the position will collaborate with school and district leadership to support high-quality, equitable mathematics instruction. This role focuses on building teacher capacity, improving student outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in mathematics teaching and learning.
MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction, Coaching, and Professional Learning
Support implementation of research-based instructional practices that promote active, inclusive mathematics learning for all students.
Foster a culture of reflection and continuous improvement through personalized professional learning and goal-setting with teachers using coaching cycles to build teacher capacity regarding effective mathematics teaching practices that allow all students to reach high standards
Collaborate with professional learning communities (PLCs) to drive data-informed instructional decisions and curricular alignment.
Design and deliver targeted professional development aligned with school and district improvement goals.
Mentor novice and early-career teachers to strengthen their mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
Monitor the impact of coaching and professional learning on student achievement using clear metrics and reflective practices.
Model and develop high-impact, differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners.
Actively engage in continuous professional growth to enhance content expertise and coaching effectiveness.
Curriculum, Assessment and Collaborative Leadership Provide leadership in interpreting and applying assessment data to guide instruction and identify student needs.
Collaborate in the design, refinement, and implementation of mathematics curriculum, pacing guides, and instructional resources.
Facilitate reflection and feedback conversations with teachers or teams based on student work, assessment, and observational data.
Promote equitable access to rigorous mathematics instruction by addressing opportunity gaps and instructional barriers.
Ensure instructional practices and resources support coherence, vertical alignment, and high expectations for all students.
Collaborate with school and district teams to design and monitor programs aimed at improving student achievement (e.g., SIP goals, intervention plans).
Support school-wide efforts to build meaningful partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
Serve as a bridge between district initiatives and school-based implementation to ensure alignment and support.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master's Degree or higher in Education with a concentration in one of the following areas: Curriculum and Instruction, Administration and Supervision, or Mathematics Leadership preferred
Hold or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in K-8 Mathematics Specialist preferred
Five (5) years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience in Elementary and Middle School, multiple grade levels preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge Mathematics content and identify/use appropriate pedagogical skills
Development of mathematical understanding and mathematical proficiency
Current theory and research based practices in mathematics instruction, current researched based mathematics curriculum programs and in a wide variety of assessment strategies
Approaches and practices for facilitating adult learning and collaboration
Skills Relate positively with parents and community representatives
Organize and interpret data from multiple sources
Communicate clearly and effectively
Abilities Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work environment is inside a classroom, with quiet noise level, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Worksite address
stafford, VA, 22554, US
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