Elementary Mathematics Coach

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS COACH

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an EX (K-8) endorsement preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of successful teaching experience, with a minimum of three years as a classroom teacher at the elementary school level
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices in mathematics and assessment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with colleagues
• Proven leadership experience at a building level preferred.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership. 

JOB GOAL: To provide instructional coaching for classroom teachers by implementing research-based practices for the purpose of improving student achievement for all students as measured by state and local assessments.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan challenging and engaging lessons and curriculum that align with the school's mission and vision, and help students meet high academic expectations
• Engage in coaching partnerships with classroom teachers during cycles.
• Plan, model, and co-teach whole-group and small-group lessons.
• Serve as a building resource and a leader in improving student literacy achievement
• Be a reflective practitioner, open to continuous learning
• Empower students to be self-directed in establishing a positive culture and climate
• Engage in school improvement planning
• Ability to work with others towards a common goal
• Be coachable and have the ability to take feedback to ensure alignment with district vision based on data analysis
• Actively engage in an organizational culture that relentlessly pursues excellence
• Work and plan collaboratively
• Attend meetings and training, and prepare forms, records, and reports as necessary.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods; varies instructional modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning style, and ability levels; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students.
• Maintains school standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment, in cooperation with the school administration.
• Assess each student's progress, prepare, document, and communicate progress reports to students, parents, and school administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

EVALUATION: Annual 

SALARY:  Movement to step lane according to seniority and placement

EFFECTIVE DATE:  2026-27 School Year 

DEADLINE: May 27, 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Qualified and interested individuals must apply online by visiting the Crestwood homepage under Employment. Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, and a copy of certificate(s) and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered by mail, in person, by fax, or by email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you to request further information and potentially schedule an interview. Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to providing equity in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in its employment practices or in its programs and activities.