Elementary District Math Coordinator (K-5)

TITLE: Elementary District Math Coordinator (K-5)

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The Elementary District Math Coordinator will provide strategic instructional support to building-level Instructional Leadership Teams via professional development, walkthroughs, model lessons, data analysis and lesson development training. In addition, the Elementary District Math Coordinator will provide additional curriculum resources. This is a full-time, 12 month position and will report directly to the Director of Math and Science. Candidates should have experience in teaching and modeling effective, research-based instructional practices; designing and building curriculum; developing assessments and analyzing student performance data; and creating, organizing, and leading professional learning experiences for instructional leaders and teachers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our vision and are energized by investing in academic improvement. You'll be right at home here if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.

We expect the Elementary District Math Coordinator to:

Be a strong strategic and analytical thinker. You are a natural problem solver who can efficiently grasp and act on a big picture, quickly analyze the root causes and define new ways forward. Your ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will bring clarity to the complex projects you lead.

Embrace a fast-moving organization. Deadlines, changing priorities and new projects don't overwhelm you or the quality of your work. Instead, they inspire you to rise to the occasion. Your planning will be the backbone of an efficient and productive team. The team will look to you to establish systems, develop project plans, and support implementation. You will manage up and across different pieces of work to ensure the team meets goals.

Deliver crisp, clean messages. Whether in writing or on the phone, your communications are articulate and concise. You understand your audience and know how to deliver inspiring messages and tough news with ease and tactful finesse.

Partner with education leaders. You'll regularly interact with stakeholders, motivating them to make incremental change and take quantum leaps.

Be willing to step up to the plate. You're eager to contribute and learn, and willing to help identify solutions independently.

Have an unwavering belief that ALL children can learn. A passion for education is essential to being successful in this role.

"Day In the Life" Overview

On a regular day, as Elementary District Math Coordinator, you might:

Provide strategic instructional support to building level coaches, administrators, and teachers via professional development, walkthroughs, model lessons, data analysis

and lesson development training.

Builds the capacity of school teams by developing and implementing standards-based, content-specific pacing guides and instructional materials. Liaison for digital learning platforms.

Support with the use, implementation, and training of district approved high-quality curricular resources.

Attend building-based PLC meetings to provide strategic feedback around internalization protocols, assessment strategy, student work analysis, and academic MTSS interventions.

Collaborate routinely with Executive Directors of Schools to coordinate building based supports across Learning Communities

Design and deliver strong professional development content aligned with district strategic priorities and departmental goals.

Support and implement that Indianapolis Public Schools' Rebuilding Stronger plan.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning and Director of Math and Science.

WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.

• Team-management and leadership skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Specific qualifications include:

• Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education or their last state of employment

• Bachelor's degree required

• Deep mathematical content knowledge

• Working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards

• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience and working with other

• teachers

• Instructional coaching experience preferred

• Experience in planning and facilitating professional development sessions

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

For benefits information, Please see https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/