Middle School Math Team Coach

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Provide an opportunity for middle school students to participate on a school math team in preparation for competing in the annual Math is Cool competition. Provide an opportunity for all students who participate to build their capacities to use math, face difficult challenges, and cooperate with others to solve problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend training and prep session, for first time coaches, at least.
• Run practices.
• Sessions will be about 90 minutes 1-2 times a week for about 10-12 weeks.
• Collaborate with office staff on transportation, registration and food/meals.
• Attend competition/s.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Teaching and Learning will provide connections for program requirements and logistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Middle School Practice and Competition

• 90 mins after school (3:45 - 5:15) one or two days a week
• 7-8 practices mid October to winter break
• 5-6 practices in January
• Champs/regional competition in Richland: last Friday of Jan (up to 8 teams of 4 per grade)
• Masters/state in Moses Lake: last Saturday of April or early May (up to one team of 4 per grade, by invitation only)

PAY LEVEL

WWPS Extracurricular Salary Schedule

CONDITIONS

Walla Walla Public School staff in the building will have first priority to coach.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000