Coordinator - Elementary Mathematics

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Administrative Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 3
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director - Teaching & Learning
  

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To achieve and maintain standards of excellence in the instructional program in mathematics.                               

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Texas Teacher Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Possess knowledge and training in supervision and curriculum development
• Possess knowledge of effective instructional techniques and strategies
• Possess skills to speak and write clearly and concisely in conveying messages to a variety of audiences and possess listening and reading skills which facilitate understanding of messages conveyed by others
• Have knowledge, understanding, and value of technology in public school education
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the MISD
• Possess knowledge and understanding of best researched based practice for developing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning in math students
• Exhibit highly effective organizational and consensus building skills
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality professional learning to a wide variety of audiences        

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience as a teacher in assigned curricular area
• Successful experience as an instructional leader at the campus or district level

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct research and develop the educational program designed to meet the needs of the students aligned to state standards
• Utilize the coaching model to grow and support facilitators
• Assist in determining and recommending standard equipment and basic materials for classrooms
• Work directly with the Math Coordinator to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum resources for various strands of mathematics
• Oversee district compliance with state legislation
• Serve as technical consultant to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Directors and all the Executive Directors, as well as to the instructional program, especially in specialization
• Analyze testing results and assist teachers and campuses in utilizing the results for program improvement and for placement of students in ninth grade mathematics courses
• Assist the staff in appraising and suggesting improvements in the overall educational program
• Assist with reports to state and federal agencies in regard to respective specialty areas (government title funds, business grants, special foundation grants, etc.)
• Direct the planning and preparation of teaching materials and district level assessments.
• Assist library services in providing current and relevant resources to library materials
• Develop and provide professional learning based on needs assessment
• Conduct individual conferences, informal grade-level discussions, combined grade level or system-wide meetings
• Evaluate and assist in the selection of textbooks, workbooks, technology, software, manipulatives, and other materials and acts as liaison between the school district and merchants
• Lead facilitators in alignment with district and department vision
• Manage assigned budget related to mathematics instructional resources
• Serve as the liaison between TEA, Region X, and MISD in all matters related to mathematics
• Support district initiatives in areas meant to improve outcomes for students
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Math Facilitators

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Writing routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis
• Managing multiple projects, communicating effectively with all publics, and making sound decisions while maintaining emotional control
• Maintaining and displaying a positive attitude
• Expecting and reflecting the highest of expectations

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Intermittent walking, sitting, and standing
• Occasional warehouse visits to inventory merchandise and occasional lifting, moving of up to 20 lbs
• Travel within the district and state
• Prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.