Instructional Coach - Secondary Math
1.0 FTE for 191 days/year
Central Office

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JOB SUMMARY
The Math Development TOSA provides direct support to students, teachers, and principals in continually improving mathematical skills and instruction. The Math Development TOSA works in the district's primary and secondary schools serving students, modeling instruction, developing and facilitating strategic professional learning, and working alongside teachers and school leaders. The Math Development TOSA assists in leading the district's math instructional program by providing job embedded professional learning, ensuring that regulations are met, and making sure that students are strongly supported in their academic growth and mathematical instruction. Math Development TOSA works with, and is supervised by, the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Assisting the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning in the planning and facilitation of professional development for classroom teachers and Math teachers, including adoption and implementation of Math curriculum and resources.
• Assisting the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning in facilitating, implementing, evaluating and continually improving the district Math program.
• Leading the Math team, including facilitating monthly team meetings and coordinating the Math program.
• Defining, supporting, and modeling Sheltered Instruction.
• Modeling and facilitating the development of collaboration and co-teaching practices.
• Providing direct support for Math learners.
• Assisting and consulting with school administrators in implementing the Math plan, communicating with parents of Math learners, and coaching classroom teachers with Sheltered Instruction strategies.
• Supporting staff with appropriate skill development for effective translation and interpretation services.
• Coordinating the administration of annual Math learner assessments.
• Assisting school administrators in providing instruction and support to meet the needs of Math learners.
• Assisting administrators and teachers in developing students' math acquisition, literacy, and academic competence.
• Modeling math acquisition strategies and supporting teachers in implementing them.
• Coaching teachers in planning, teaching, and assessing the effectiveness of reading, writing, and math instruction.
• Provide support through modeling, consulting, and coaching in instructional planning, classroom organization and management, student engagement, using data to guide instruction, and using strategies to differentiate and respond to the learning needs of all students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and participates in professional development activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
• Maintains consistent, daily and punctual attendance.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Operates various office equipment including audio visual equipment/devices, telephones and photocopy machines.
• Attends in-service training, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned. Attends professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Serves on building and district committees and councils as assigned.
• Reports issues to principals and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
• Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors and sitting alignment.
• Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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: A Bachelor's degree in Education is required, a Master's degree is preferred. A valid Oregon teacher license with Math Endorsement or Math Teaching Certification is required. A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience as a Math teacher is required. Demonstrated experience in teaching and leading Sheltered Instruction strategies and experience with math development programs and instruction is required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions. Interacts with staff and students appropriately.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate in English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages and proportions. Ability to read and interpret various charts, bar graphs and similar visual data depictions.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving more than one variable.
• Computer Skills: Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations and general web-based applications. Demonstrated knowledge of current and potential uses of smartphones, tablets and similar devices. Demonstrated knowledge of voice-activated devices and voice-to-text computer programs and cell phone applications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid Oregon Driver's License is required. Must have or be able to obtain various certificates, licenses and/or registrations as required by federal, state or local law(s) and/or determined by the district.

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

When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use fingers and hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and move around inside and outside of buildings. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35lbs. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. The employee must have, with or without vision correction, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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

The work environment is a standard classroom or resource room settings and other locations within the district and community. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon the location, the student population and current activities. The employee occasionally will be required to supervise students. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions, including seasonal heat and cold. The employee may occasionally be exposed to contagious diseases, bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Lake Oswego School District is committed to being an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. LOSD is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 503-534-2000. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.