Coordinator: Integrated Math Elementary
JOB SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate member of the division of Curriculum and Instruction leadership team. Well-versed in the integration of technology, statistics, and data analysis who understands the mathematical progression of students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Masterful curriculum and assessment developer capable of infusing rigorous content and practice standards into every grade. Coordinates, supervises and plans the implementation and evaluation of the countywide grades one through five comprehensive elementary integrated mathematics programs to improve teaching and learning. Aligns Academic and Strategic Initiatives to all AACPS systemic goals and collaborates with multiple curriculum offices to integrate a balanced approach to mathematics instruction.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Evenings/Nights
- Extended hours
- Outside of normal business hours
- Summer hours
Weekends
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, develops, and implements the content area’s multi-year strategic plan aligned with the district’s vision.
- Supervises and rates staff, screens applicants for school-based content area leadership and instruction and collaborates on staffing decisions with school-based administration.
- Collaborates with school administration to conduct classroom observations and provides method on collaborative work with classroom teachers and enhancing and integrating curricular units and lessons with engaging resources.
- Analyzes district data to make informed decisions to ensure alignment between what is being taught and assessed.
- Prepares reports, analyzes budget requests, prepares documentation for state and federal program approval and funding, and maintains files, records, and/or expenditure controls. Seeks grant funding opportunities and applies for grants; serves as a grant manager to monitor grant funds and services; builds inventories, programs, and opportunities for all students in assigned content area.
- Collaborates to develop procedures for the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and distribution of high-quality instructional materials.
- Develops curricula and assessments that are aligned with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Curriculum is research based, culturally relevant, and infused with Universal Design for Learning. Curricula incorporates higher order thinking, productive struggle, and reflects best practices for effective mathematical instruction.
- Plans and conducts, both as the leader and in partnership with colleagues, professional develop focused on increasing the capacity of all stakeholders. Demonstrates effective teaching pedagogy and techniques utilizing strategies and materials that are aligned to the system’s lens of equity and supported by research.
- Coordinates content area programs with multiple stakeholders including division and central office teams.
- Serves as a liaison for content programs, curriculum policy, and instructional methods with district, state, and national stakeholders.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Master's Degree in education, mathematics preferred, from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience
- Five (5) years successful teaching experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of school organization and administration, and supervision.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizational and systemic planning.
- Knowledge of current trends, instructional pedagogy, materials, and research in curricular and assessment innovation and design with special emphasis on teaching techniques and supervision in content area.
- Ability to develop curricular and assessment documents, instructional goals, assessments, and lead curriculum and assessment writing teams through the design process.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, establish priorities, develop key strategies, monitor progress, and align the work and performance goals of others to district and division outcomes.
- Ability to plan and delivery professional development in a variety of formats that are appropriate for the adult learner and model instructional practices.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, human relations skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Ability effectively communicate with all stakeholders and develop outreach strategies to encourage family involvement in student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems (e.g. SmartFind Express), electronic grade reporting (e.g. SMS, Power Teacher GradeBook) and electronic teacher/parent communication tool (e.g. ParentConnect) and ability to use instructional technology hardware such as document cameras, presenters, SmartBoards etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Learning Management System, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle
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LEADERSHIP ROLE
First level supervisor
People Management
- This position acts as the manager for 6 to 20 direct staff.
- This position acts as the manager for 500 or more indirect staff.
This position manages 1 to 2 departments.
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Management Duties/Responsibilities
- Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
- Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
- Directs the work of employees.
- Maintains records for use in supervision.
- Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
- Handles employee complaints/grievances.
- Disciplines employees.
- Plans the work.
- Determines the techniques to use.
- Apportions the work among the employees.
- Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
- Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
- Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
- Plans and controls the budget.
Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pinching (fine motor skills): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Squatting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Outdoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Construction site: under 1/3 percent of the time
- In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Warehouse environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time
Exposure
- Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
Up to 40 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Travel Requirements
30% weekly day travel within the county between schools or Central Office.
JOB INFORMATION
Established Date:
4/1/2012
Title:
COORDINATOR: INTEGRATED MATH ELEMENTARY
Alternate Title:
Coordinator: Integrated Math Elementary
Reports to Generic:
Director
Reports to Specific:
DIRECTOR: ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
ORGANIZATION
Business Unit:
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Department:
Elementary Programs
Negotiated Agreement:
Association of Education Leaders (AEL)
HR JOB INFORMATION
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Grade:
LG4CO
Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 2 – School Administrators)
Job Family:
Instructional Services
Sub-Function:
Instructional Coordinators
VR# 27027