<p>NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>Teaching and Learning</p> <p>Job Title:</p> <p>Math Specialist</p> <p>FLSA Status:</p> <p>(Exempt/Non-exempt)</p> <p>Exempt, Unit A Part- time .6 School: TBD</p> <p>Reports to:</p> <p>Director for Math PK-12</p> <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):</p> <p>The math specialist is responsible for helping every child in the school develop confidence and capacity in foundational mathematics concepts and skills. A Math Specialist provides and leads math instruction and assessment for the school, through a combination of educator coaching, providing student instruction and intervention, and coordination of assessment and tiered support services.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Certified through DESE Math 1-6 </li><li>SEI endorsement or additional license in ESL </li><li>Master's Degree in Education </li><li>Three or more years of recent experience teaching at the elementary level </li><li>Current knowledge of research and effective practices in the areas of MA Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics, including the content standards and standards for mathematical practice </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible, responsive work style </li><li>Desired Qualifications: </li><li>Coaching experience </li><li>Familiarity and experience with a variety of mathematics assessments and interventions </li><li>NCTMs Principles to Actions and the eight Mathematics Teaching Practices administering, analyzing, and forming groups using mathematics universal screenings </li><li>Experience collaborating and problem-solving with teachers. </li><li>Experience and coursework in anti-racist, anti-bias instruction. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):</p> <ul> <li>Provide leadership for the school's mathematics program </li><li>Support professional learning by training, coaching, and supporting teachers and paraprofessionals with mathematics programs and equitable instructional practices </li><li>Support mathematics instruction by providing content expertise to staff in equitable practices and Newton's curriculum, facilitating data-driven discussions in grade-level meetings, and serving as a resource for culturally responsive mathematics instruction across the school community. </li><li>Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners ? Provide and support mathematics assessment and data analysis </li><li>Provide direct instruction and intervention to students </li><li>Support math instruction and intervention during WIN blocks and small group instructional times; demonstrate flexibility to address broader academic needs that may emerge occasionally through ongoing student assessment and team collaboration. ? Plan and facilitate district professional learning at the school and district-level in collaboration with other specialists ? Regularly attend professional learning communities and professional learning with other specialists </li><li>Coordinate Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 mathematics support </li><li>Responsible for implementing "other job-related duties" as needed </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Work Environment:</p> <p>Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry.</p> <p>Date Updated: 5/6/2025 Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.</p>