Early Mathematics Specialist (K-5) bei Cherokee County School District (GA)

Job Description Code: 2G.075

Division/Department: Academics and Accountability

Pay Grade: Certified Specialist Salary Schedule

Pay Type: Salaried; Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 188 Days

Reports To: Coordinator, Curriculum Support (content specific)

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university with valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned field as required by the Professional Standards Commission.  Eight years of successful classroom teaching experience. Successful experience with training or supporting teachers and staff in technology related areas.  Basic understanding of system software and programs.  Must have a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle operator’s license with endorsements compatible with assigned duties of Cherokee County Board of Education.

GOAL

Monitor school instructional technology programs to assure maintenance of standards, quality and equity to support curriculum.  Primary responsibility for coordinating the instructional technology training within assigned schools. Directly responsible for quality and quantity of training activities assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the planning and design of technology training and professional development activities.
• Model the delivery of technology-based instruction to assist teachers in the successful integration of technology and increasing student achievement.
• Provide knowledge of web-based and application-based resources available to educators for the creation and development of lesson plans.
• Assist with selecting, developing and aligning resources to the classroom.
• Monitor school system data to determine trends and in turn develop and implement the most effective strategies for meeting and exceeding state and national student achievement goals.
• Research and assist with technology resources correlated to Curriculum Maps and core content standards for classroom use.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver technology-connected resources and activities in the classroom.
• Provide professional development with appropriate software and hardware products.
• Monitor technology use and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Assists with the implementation of appropriate universal screening process.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating results of District-wide assessments and recommends appropriate modifications.
• If applicable, operate Board-owned vehicle in a safe manner, and assume responsibility for all supplies and equipment on the vehicle.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments.
• Maintain communication linkages with district level departments and schools regarding technology training needs.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of Cherokee County School System.
• Interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents and administrators, using tact and good judgment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process. 

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: July 2024

Revised: July 2025