The Math Instructional Coach provides leadership and instructional support to strengthen Tier I instruction and intervention in mathematics for students in grades K - 8. The coach partners with teachers, support staff, and school leadership to improve instructional practices, implement evidence-based math interventions, analyze student data, and ensure all students receive targeted support to meet academic growth goals.
Essential Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
- Collaborate with school administration to evaluate and strengthen the school's mathematics program.
- Provide regular feedback regarding the implementation and effectiveness of math instruction and intervention.
- Support school improvement initiatives related to mathematics achievement.
Student Assessment and Data Analysis
- Assess incoming students using district and state assessment data, including CMAS, iReady, and other screening tools.
- Analyze student performance data to identify instructional needs and intervention placement.
- Develop individual student math goals and monitor progress toward growth targets.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention effectiveness.
Intervention Coordination
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students requiring additional math support.
- Organize and adjust intervention groups based on student performance and ongoing assessment data.
- Ensure interventions are evidence-based, data-driven, and responsive to student needs.
- Monitor fidelity of intervention implementation.
Teacher Coaching and Support
- Plan and co-plan lessons with grade-level teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction.
- Model effective instructional practices and intervention strategies.
- Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
- Assist teachers in using assessment data to establish and monitor student growth goals.
- Provide coaching cycles that include observation, feedback, reflection, and follow-up support.
Professional Learning
- Plan, facilitate, and support professional development focused on mathematics instruction, intervention, assessment, and data analysis.
- Promote implementation of best instructional practices aligned to district curriculum and state standards.
- Support collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on continuous improvement.
Leadership of Intervention Staff
- Guide and coach support staff in effective instructional practices.
- Train intervention staff on progress monitoring procedures, data collection, and intervention implementation.
- Ensure intervention assistants consistently deliver high-quality small-group instruction.
- Support intervention staff in maintaining accurate student progress records.
Collaboration
- Work closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, English Language Development staff, support staff, and school leadership to ensure coordinated student support.
- Participate in MTSS, data, and grade-level team meetings.
- Foster a collaborative culture focused on improving student achievement in mathematics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of evidence-based mathematics instructional practices and intervention programs.
- Ability to interpret multiple sources of student achievement data.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to coach adults through reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to equitable instructional practices and high expectations for all students.
- Proficiency with educational technology and data management systems.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout classrooms and school buildings.
- Ability to occasionally lift instructional materials up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and computer use.
Terms of Employment
- Reports to: Principal
- Work Calendar: 4-day work weeks (Tuesday - Friday) and one Monday a month for professional development
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Increased student growth and achievement in mathematics.
- Effective implementation of evidence-based instructional practices.
- Positive impact on teacher instructional capacity.
- Effective use of student data to drive instructional decisions.
- Successful coordination and monitoring of math intervention services.
- Meaningful collaboration with teachers, intervention staff, and administration to support continuous school improvement
Qualifications
- Valid Colorado Teaching License in Elementary Education or Secondary Mathematics preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
- Three (3) or more years of experience supporting math intervention or instructional coaching preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of elementary mathematics instruction, intervention strategies, and best instructional practices aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards.
