Position: Numeracy Specialist
Location(s): Regionally/Remote
Region 6 (Webster, Pocahontas, Greenbrier, Raleigh, Summers, Monroe, Mercer)
Reports To: Director of PK-12 Academic Support WVDE (West Virginia Department of Education), MSESC Executive Director
Employment Term: Full-time (240 Days)
Job Summary: Work collaboratively with Office of PK-12 Academic Support and other Offices at the West Virginia Department of Education to provide support to special and general education teachers of mathematics in Grades PK-8. The employee will work cooperatively with the central offices and school-based instructional staff across the state to implement research- based numeracy instruction. The specialist will support the implementation of county-wide and school level numeracy strategic plans. The primary area of focus will be providing strategic support for instructional staff and teachers in providing best practices for numeracy instruction.
Responsibilities:
· Provide numeracy support to Multi-County Consortiums and Local Educational Agencies.
· Provide numeracy support to help close the achievement gap in mathematics of all students in Grades PK-8, including the students with disabilities subgroup.
· Support Unite with Numeracy statewide Initiative for PK-12 and other improvement initiatives related to mathematics.
· Develop and implement professional learning opportunities and support materials aligned to the adopted College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Mathematics for Grades PK-8 to meet the learning needs of students.
· Collaborate to develop support materials and provide professional learning for the West Virginia Tiered System of Support and co-teaching instructional support.
· Provide support and assistance to central offices and school-based instructional staff in the full and skillful implementation of the adopted College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Mathematics for Grades PK-8.
· Conduct demonstration lessons to support central offices and school-based instructional staff to ensure they are proficiently trained in implementing researched-based mathematical instructional strategies at an advanced level.
· Provide and support a multi-tiered intervention and enrichment system for math.
· Provide school-based staff development to central offices and instructional staff so that they are knowledgeable about Unite with Numeracy components and understand the instructional Unit Design Framework.
· Foster the development and implementation of research-based instructional practices.
· Assist teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on content and learning strategies.
· Analyze and utilize assessment data to improve numeracy student performance.
· Assist teachers and administrators in using formative assessments.
· Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions in math to improve student achievement for all students.
· Support central offices and school-based instructional staff on leadership teams in all areas of instructional leadership based on focused mathematics instruction. This includes providing professional development, supporting the construction of the school improvement plan, supporting the use of data by site leaders and teachers, etc.
· Keep well-informed about current trends, research, and best practices, including participating in successful training programs offered to increase the individual’s skill and proficiency related to the assignment.
· Prepare support documents, forms, records, and reports as directed.
· Attend meetings and trainings as directed.
· Maintain a monthly time and effort log.
· Perform all other duties and services assigned by WVDE Director of PK-12 Academic Support Office and/or MSESC Executive Director.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in education and holds or qualifies for a teaching certification in elementary education or multi-subjects. Additional certification in mathematics or National Board Certification preferred but not required.
· A minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
· Demonstrated experience in the development of quality standards-focused instructional design that is rigorous and relevant and includes researched-based instructional strategies necessary for student success in the classroom.
· Demonstrate expertise in the integration of technology within the classroom.
· Demonstrate expertise in developing and delivering professional development sessions and instructional coaching that meets the needs of adult learners.
· Knowledge and experience in co-teaching and multi-tiered system of support.
Resume Must Include:
1. List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
2. List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
3. Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
4. Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
5. List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.
Send Application & Resume:
Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22nd Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
or via email to rjpreece@k12.wv.us
MSESC WILL GRANT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, AGE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN AND NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON THESE FACTORS WILL BE MADE IN THE SALARY, PROMOTION, DEMOTION, TRANSFER, OR TERMINATION OF ANY EMPLOYEES.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment and program performance.
SALARY:
Per current Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative Salary Schedule