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Coordinator Mathematics and Science Instruction

Washtenaw Intermediate School District
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The WISD's Mission is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools, and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.

The WISD’s Vision is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary- spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.

SUMMARY:

Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the implementation of culturally responsive mathematics and science instruction in Washtenaw County.. Provide leadership, coordination, and training in the use of high quality instructional assessment practices in schools in  Washtenaw County

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
  • Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Washtenaw ISD Educational Equity Policy including concepts such as cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic and structural inequities.
  • Provides leadership, direction, vision, and support for social justice and inclusive instructional practices in the network initiatives for which this position is responsible.
  • Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of educational inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns to race and ethnicity.
  • Designs and delivers effective professional development in the area of mathematics and science as needed across the county/ individual school sites.
  • Assists educators and school and district leaders in the development and implementation of a viable and coherent mathematics and science curriculums aligned with the Common Core State Standards, the Michigan Science Standards, and consistent with Michigan high school graduation requirements and college readiness standards.
  • Assists local buildings in developing school improvement and action plans focused on mathematics and science improvement, as needed.
  • Builds the capacity of local districts to continually assess and improve mathematics and science achievement for all students.
  • Advances practices in mathematics and science instruction that support a personalized approach to teaching and learning.
  • Advances evidence-based effective teaching practices in mathematics and science instruction for Washtenaw County Schools.
  • Provides leadership in the implementation and use of  Michigan Math and Science Standards.
  • Provides leadership in the implementation and use of culturally responsive teaching practices in mathematics and science instruction.
  • Supports and co-plans the Responsive Teaching Institute.
  • Manages mathematics and science-related grants.
  • Supports WISD vision and mission to enhance achievement for all students.
  • Supports a team-based approach to design, planning, and implementation.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service.
  • Maintains regular predictable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
  • Masters in Mathematics Education (or equivalent degree that reflects deep content knowledge in mathematics and/or science instruction) .
  • Proven track record of social justice and equitable education practices.
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    • Candidate must be able to  provide evidence of the impact of their work in service of social justice and more equitable educational systems.
  • Extensive classroom experience in mathematics instruction using NCTM standards and various reformed mathematics curriculum.
  • Proven leadership in mathematics and/or science curriculum and instructional model development and implementation at the building and/or district level.
  • Experience working with teachers to improve instructional practices (e.g. Critical Friends Group, Cognitive Coaching, Formative Assessment coaching experience, school improvement leadership).
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both classroom teachers and administrators at all levels.
  • Proven leadership and/or extensive participation in school improvement processes at the building and/or district level.
  • Demonstrated ability as mathematics and/or science mentor or coach for classroom teachers.
  • Knowledge of schools as organizations, change theory, and research on effective methods for improving instruction and changing teacher practice.
  • Strong facilitation skills.
  • Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
  • Excellent customer service and a client-centered focus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals. 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, customers and the general public.
  • Ability to facilitate effective group process.
  • Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms such as email conferencing. 
  • Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) and other technology to support efficient and effective office operation is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to support implementation of mathematics and/or science curriculum and pedagogy K-12.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and present professional development in the area of mathematics and/or science.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently, as well as cooperatively with diverse groups.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations and forms

 

REASONING ABILITY:

  • Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

 

 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

  • Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
  • Ability to take the initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and/or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as buildings and grounds equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills, and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position.  The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision.  The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. 

This position description is not a contract for employment.

The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

 

TERMS:

Contract, salary, and other employment conditions to be established by the Board of Education as reflected in in the Non-Affiliated Staff Manual. Starting salary ranging (dependent upon experience) from $85,515 - $105,096.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.