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Job Title INSTRUCTIONAL COACH-MATHEMATICS Position Number 8300053 Job Category University Staff Job Type Part-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name CTR FOR SCIENCE MATH ED Location Code COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities Instructional coach to work part-time (20 hours per week) as part of the Center for Science and Math Education’s support of effective, high-quality, inclusive approaches to mathematics instruction in Chicago-area K-12 schools.

- Designs and facilitates high-quality mathematics professional development in K-12 mathematics. 

- Supports the implementation of high quality instructional materials in K-12 mathematics.

- Provides support for teachers to understand and implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M)

- Provides classroom support to teachers in effective instructional practices through modeling, coaching, mentoring and co-teaching. The coach must be able to travel to various school sites.

-Collaborates with administrators, teachers, and with district leaders.

- Helps develop the necessary school infrastructure to support effective program implementation through grade-level meetings, peer observations, and vertical team meetings based upon the scheduling in the school.

- Facilitates planning of lessons and analysis of student work.

- Works collaboratively with other project team members to design and provide various high quality professional development experiences for project teachers and administrators.

- Performs other duties as required.


Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field; at least three years of experience teaching mathematics in middle grades or high school; strong knowledge of successful, research-based teaching strategies; strong preference for experience teaching in urban school settings. 
Qualifications
- Minimum three years teaching experience in mathematics

- Familiarity with research-based mathematics curricula and CCSS-M

-Experience and expertise in middle-grades and/or secondary-level mathematics 

- Ability to work effectively with adult learners in professional development and instructional coaching contexts

- Strong communication skills Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Current teaching license or endorsement in secondary mathematics or middle-grades mathematics preferred. Computer Skills Basic computer skills required, familiarity with MS Office Suite or similar, familiarity with online form creation and basic use of cloud-based systems (box, google drive, etc). Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 08/15/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28864 Supplemental Questions

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* Do you currently have a bachelors degree in a related field? Yes No * Do you have at least two-three years of experience teaching middle-grades and/or secondary mathematics? Yes No * Why do you want to work at Loyola University Chicago?

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