Classroom Teacher / Mathematics Teacher - Math Coach (2026-2027 SY) Certificate: Elementary,Grades 1-6 (305)

Job Description:

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mathematics Coach is highly skilled in facilitating student-centered mathematics instruction and coaching teachers and teacher teams to implement the districts mathematics curriculum. This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of and demonstrated success in teaching a problem-based curriculum as well as in facilitating job-embedded professional learning for teachers. The Mathematics Coach will be a member of the schools Instructional Leadership Team and will be responsible for supporting school leaders, teachers, and teacher teams to meet the needs of their diverse learners through high-quality instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and targeted supports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide job-embedded professional development and coaching to support the implementation of the districts mathematics curriculum, resulting in coherent and standards-aligned instruction.
• Play an active role on the schools Instructional Leadership Team to support the goals and objectives outlined in the School Improvement Plan.
• Support teachers and teacher teams to provide access to the core curriculum for a diverse array of learners, including but not limited to Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities.
• Support teachers and teacher teams in reviewing student data/work to identify student needs, adjust instructional practices, and develop targeted supports for students.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning principles to inform targeted supports for teachers and teacher teams through coaching, modeling, facilitating inter-visitations, etc.
• Build strong relationships with teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Attend regular professional learning workshops with the district team.
• Collaborate with the Mathematics Improvement Teacher to ensure that Tier I, II, and III interventions are aligned and designed for maximum impact.
• Create an articulated schedule, in collaboration with school leaders.
• Design and facilitate Mathematics workshops for families.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Highly effective communicator
• Considerable knowledge about the pedagogy of a student-centered, problem-based curriculum.
• Commitment to addressing unfinished learning in the core curriculum so that students have access to grade-level content while receiving "just-in-time" supports.
• Exemplary record of teaching and improving students mathematics proficiencies.
• Strong record of coaching and facilitating professional learning for a variety of adults.
• Effectively collaborates with school leaders, teachers, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Connecticut Professional Educator License with the required endorsements.
• Masters Degree required.
• Minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two grade levels.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, organization, and learning skills.
• Previous experience as a Mathematics Coach or Teacher Leader preferred.
• Previous participation in district learning opportunities and/or June curriculum work preferred.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferred.

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: Per NFT Agreement

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision

Reports to the School Administration