Numeracy Specialist
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred. MathSpecialist or Math Endorsement required.Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid Georgia teaching certificate or ability to acquire.Graduate work in mathematics and/or math endorsement is required.Skills: Knowledge of RCSS curriculum; knowledge of current research-based practices in mathematicsinstruction; Ability to problem solve and work effectively with administrators and teachers. Technicalproficiency and the ability to learn new technology and online systems quickly. Knowledge of CanvasLearning Management system. Ability to facilitate school-based and district-wide professional learning.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience is required. Evidence ofstudent achievement and student progress; strong leadership skills; familiarity with adult learning andonline learning; evidence of effective technology use.PRIMARY DUTY:This position is responsible for providing instructional support to improve all aspects of the district'snumeracy program and provides leadership in the implementation of the district's numeracy program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Leads the district numeracy initiatives2. Models research-based reading instruction for teachers3. Assists with the selection of mathematics instructional materials4. Interprets instructional data to monitor, diagnose, and plan mathematics instruction.5. Collaborates with Instructional Specialists and teachers on the use of assessment data to planinstruction6. Analyzes district's mathematics data and plans for future numeracy needs7. Possesses knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices for online and face-to-faceinstruction8. Collect and submit data in a timely manner.9. Demonstrates operational knowledge of Internet and web-related technologies.10. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not,as assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning.11. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not,as are assigned or required by such employee's supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law,board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to theefficient operation of the school system and its mission.WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the dutiesof this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequentlyrequired to walk, stand, and sit.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activitiesoutside the instructional day as mandated by contract. Some work beyond the school day may berequired.