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This is a full time position on the teacher’s salary schedule with extended days in addition to the regular contract for 2023-2024. The Mathematics Specialist works under the direction of the K-12 Mathematics Supervisor and with another Mathematics Specialist in coordinating the countywide program of mathematics instruction.

Assists teachers, principals, and the mathematics supervisor in mathematics program development. Works with the math supervisor to provide staff development and support to the math coaches in the schools. Assists teachers in implementing an effective classroom mathematics program upon administrative recommendation:

• Demonstrating teaching strategies and methods
• Developing daily and long-range plans and strategies with teachers
• Developing organizational and flexible grouping procedures with teachers
• Plans and works cooperatively with core disciplines and with ESOL/HILT, Gifted, Minority Achievement, and Special Education departments to support joint initiatives.
  

• Assists in developing and implementing initiatives to further increase parental knowledge and involvement in their children’s mathematics education.
  

• Assists in planning and conducting in-service training. Provides regular assistance to middle classroom teachers in implementing ideas and techniques gained through the in-service.
• Assists middle teachers in integrating effective uses of technology that support best practices in their teaching of mathematics at all levels.
• Supports middle teachers and administrators in the preparation and monitoring of students for SOL tests and other countywide testing in mathematics.
• Plans with schools and provides support to more effectively implement SOL remediation plans.
• Participates with staff in the evaluation of the instructional program.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements the middle mathematics summer school program.
• Facilitates communication among middle school teachers to ensure the continuity of the curriculum.
• Provides leadership to the mathematics lead teachers and the mathematics instructional resource teachers.
• Provides leadership for middle teachers to implement Investigations and Every Day Counts Calendar Math in the middle schools.
• Assists the staff in evaluating and selecting new materials. Provides ideas for constructing instructional materials. Recommends professional materials for staff use.
• Manage electronic reporting tool and collaborate with Special Education to implement the Fast Math Program.
  

• Possession of or eligible for a Postgraduate Professional Certificate.
  
• Five years of recent successful mathematics teaching experience at the middle school level.
  
• Familiarity with and knowledge of middle school mathematics supplemental resources.
  
• Familiarity with and knowledge of the 6-8 mathematics program and knowledge of the recent reform efforts and latest research in mathematics education.
  
• Demonstrated leadership qualities as a member of a school staff. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with professional colleagues, staffs, students, and parents.
  
• Leadership in mathematics staff development.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology, especially computer software appropriate to mathematics instruction.
  
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
  

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Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Salary will be based on the FY2023-24 salary schedule