Instructional Math Coach

Job Description

Job Description

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.