Math Instructional Coach

October 20, 2026

School City of East Chicago

2026-2027 School Year

TITLE: Math Instructional Coach

BUILDING: Lincoln Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL

The Math Coach is a certified teacher whose primary role is providing classroom teachers and other instructional staff members with strategies, tools, and techniques to effectively teach math to all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and/or Elementary Education

2. Valid Indiana Teaching License.

3. Minimum 5 years teaching experience with highly effective evaluations.

4. Certification in Math

5. Master's Degree Preferred

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities:

Leadership/Professional Development

1. Attend national and/or state presentations on math research and effective coaching.

2. Participate in ongoing professional development related to math content knowledge,

pedagogy, and coaching.

3. Coordinate pre-test assessments and progress monitoring.

4. Oversee professional development (facilitate attendance at state-wide math academies;

administrator training; coach training; curricular materials training; assessment

training. Collect assessment data, providing charts and graphs.

5. Interpret the mathematics program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding.

6. Coordinate Math Night for Parent Information Workshops as required in the Title I

School Improvement Grant.

7. Use student level data as a means of greater inquiry

8. Coordinate with Building Principal to develop and provide professional development to

K-6th or 7th- 12th grade Math Teachers under the Title I School Improvement Grant.

9. Use student level achievement data to identify staff development needs and activities.

10. Provide technical assistance and coaching to Middle & High School Instructional

Coaches.

11. Co-teach and model math instruction within the classroom.

Collaboration

1. Coordinate district math meetings. Analyze math curriculum and interventions.

2. Provide district staff development for professional growth.

3. Collect, analyze & monitor data.

4. Collaborate with other coaches

Evaluate Implementation

1. Ensure consistent and accurate student data

2. Analyze classroom and grade level data; share information with teachers

3. Schedule classroom observations regularly; identify areas of concern; work and create assignments for teachers

4. Regularly meet with teachers, provide direction, input and feedback towards improvement in the area of math.

REPORTS TO: Principal

START DATE: Upon Board Approval

SALARY: In accordance with the C.B.A. salary schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the SCEC approved Teacher Compensation Plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

DEADLINE:

Human Resources Coordinator

School City of East Chicago

210 East Columbus Drive

East Chicago, IN 46312

Look for postings on-line www.scec.k12.in.us Links/Human Resources

• All positions paid through State and/or Federal monies will be contingent on the availability of those funds.