Coordinator IV – K-12 Mathematics chez DFW Area Application Consortium

Coordinator IV – K-12 Mathematics

Reports to: Director – Mathematics
Grade 305
219 Days
Salary: $82,675 - $99,608
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Leads implementation of K-12 instructional support, curriculum, assessment, and professional learning for a specific Content Area. Coordinates delivery of ongoing instructional support to campuses through professional learning, coaching, and in classroom support with curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student-centered, equity-driven instructional practices. Leads data-driven conversations to support student and teacher growth. Collaborates with campus administrators in the alignment of campus instructional practices to increase student achievement and campus outcomes/goals. Supports highest needs campuses across the District as an equity strategy designed to improve outcomes of our most marginalized students and communities. 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides instructional leadership for assigned campuses. 
• Leads team of Instructional Coaches in delivering ongoing instructional support for K-12. 
• Builds capacity of campus administrators, lead content teachers, and classroom teachers across the District. 
• Builds capacity of Content Instructional Coaches to ensure consistent instructional support K-12. 
• Designs, develops, and maintains district-level curriculum and assessments for grade levels and courses. 
• Provides leadership in the identification, evaluation, adoption, and integration of effective educational resources into the curriculum. 
• Contributes to the development of districtwide professional learning plan based on data trends and District initiatives. 
• Creates professional learning for assigned campuses based on identified instructional needs. 
• Designs, delivers, and supports presentations for professional learning offerings as determined by instructional needs. 
• Supports teachers with instructional needs through observation/feedback, modeling, co-teaching, coaching, and professional learning. 
• Collaborates with teachers on planning and preparing standards-aligned lessons. 
• Collaborates with campus instructional coaches and campus leadership teams. 
• Debriefs and conducts professional conversations with teachers regarding instructional delivery. 
• Collaborates with other Content Coordinators and Content Coaches across the Teaching & Learning organization. 
• Ensures accurate and timely records to document campus support. 
• Demonstrates a growth mindset in working with and building strong relationships with teachers. 
• Attends department meetings, trainings, and professional learning as assigned. 

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

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• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, special education, individuals with disabilities, and so forth.
• Knowledge of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments.
• Knowledge of assigned content facts, concepts, theories, and principles that are being taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the workplace.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in preparing high quality, vertically aligned curriculum documents.
• Skill in professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, meeting multiple deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible with personal time, to work after school andor on Saturdays to provide professional learning activities and/or facilitate/accomplish other needed activities.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Education:  
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Education, content area, and/or a related field to subject being taught required;
  • Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Education, content area, and/or a related field to the subject being taught preferred.
• Certification/License:  Valid Texas Teaching Certification in subject and/or level of assignment.
• Experience:
  • 4-6 years’ combined experience in education or project management, including significant experience with mathematics instruction and curriculum development in a K-12 setting. 

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