EPR-MS MATHCOUNTS Coach/Sponsor chez South Fayette Township School District

South Fayette Township School District 

3680 Old Oakdale Road 

McDonald, PA 15057 

(412) 221-4542; Fax (724) 693-2883 

www.southfayette.org 

EPR Job Description

Title: MATHCOUNTS Coach/Sponsor  

Responsible to: Middle School Principal/Associate Principal  

Description of Club/Activity: MATHCOUNTS is a math club for students in grades 6-8.  Students use the national organization’s materials to enrich their mathematical skills through  application and problem-solving strategies. 

Length of Season or Duration of Activity/Club: September-March  

Qualifications:  

1. Strong mathematical knowledge and critical thinking and problem solving skills
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
3. Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to cultivate and extend students’   appreciation and knowledge of mathematical and problem-solving skills 

Job Goal: To be committed to fostering a greater interest in mathematics and problem-solving  through providing opportunities to broaden a student’s appreciation for the subject. To be  committed to developing a growing and competitive MATHCOUNTS team for South  Fayette Middle School. 

Performance Responsibilities: 

1. Conduct regular meetings/practice sessions of the MATHCOUNTS team 
2. Provide mathematics instruction spanning various topics and grade levels as dictated   through various MATHCOUNTS materials 
3. Recruit MATHCOUNTS team members 
4. Prepare MATHCOUNTS team members for competition; familiarize team members with   format and rules of competition  
5. Keep accurate and current attendance and demographic records of team members 
6. Create/maintain a Canvas Course dedicated to team business and housing practice  materials
7. Work closely with MATHCOUNTS Organization and Assistant Coach to plan and  implement participation in regular practice sessions, mock competitions, and competitions 
8. Maintain open communication with parents/guardians of team members 
9.  Maintain open communication with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade team members to provide   notification of club activities 
10.  Monitor meetings, dismissal and pick-up activity at the end of each practice session
11. Accompany team members to all competitions.  

Alignment of EPR to the District’s mission statement MATHCOUNTS is an extra- curricular  activity open to all middle level students that will provide math enrichment and a new way to  promote problem-solving skills. It will offer ways to apply and extend mathematical knowledge  and foster self-confidence and positive peer relationships. 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal and  communicated to the Superintendent. 

Payment: Payment for this activity will be made-this will be determined by Administration by  the duration of EPR