K8-Content Specialist-Math

Prospect Ridge Academy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides coaching, mentoring, and content support to develop teachers and staff:
• Classroom observations and review of observation feedback as a basis for professional growth, contributing to the evaluation of teachers and staff.
• Engages teachers and staff in peer observation and reflection.
• Facilitates planning of standards-based, PRA curriculum-aligned instruction
• Manages instructional resources and provides training on their use.
• Supports the effective use of instructional technology in classrooms.
• Models instructional strategies and curriculum implementation in classes.
• Plans and implements staff development activities.
• Dialogues with mentors and consulting teachers assigned to support teachers

Leads the content department to ensure the implementation of the instructional program:

• Meets routinely with the department; ensures info is disseminated to all staff
• Facilitates collaborative sessions focused on student data and instructional implications to ensure all students receive appropriate instruction, to identify students in need of support, and to facilitate instructional planning.
• Assists in determining appropriate class placement for students.
• Monitors grading and reporting to ensure consistency between teachers.
• Creates and manages the annual department budget and budget requests.
• Identifies curriculum needs in collaboration with K8 Principal; assists with department course, resource, and material support proposals and presentations.
• Ensures that school and department non-negotiables (academic recovery, office hours, athletic and special-event eligibility, and the MTSS process) are in place.
• Participates in student/parent/teacher conferences and communication.

Develops and leads the K8 MTSS process and oversees the provision of Tier II support by classroom teachers, instructional and intervention paras: 

• Facilitate and participate in MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) progress monitoring meetings with instructional staff.
• Assist teachers in identifying students needing targeted small group instruction and ensure effective progress monitoring
• Analyze content area assessment data and oversee assessment periods, ensuring staff have the correct assessments and training.
• Oversight, supervision, and strategic deployment of ES instructional paras to support student learning & professional development of staff.

Participates in the school leadership team to plan a school-wide instructional and assessment program that ensures coherence, consistency, and varied approaches to curriculum implementation appropriate for all students:

• Represents content area needs at Curriculum Committee meetings.
• Monitors implementation of grading and reporting procedures
• Assists with the hiring of new teachers
• Assists in the development of the master schedule
• Helps design, implement, and monitor the K8 UIP, including analysis and presentation, as needed, of academic data
• Attends district and school meetings and shares information as needed
• Provides assistance and support to substitute teachers
• Works with the administration, school finance staff, and teachers to order, distribute, and maintain an accurate inventory of instructional materials within the department budget

School & Community Engagement

• As full-time, salaried employees, K8 Content Specialists are expected to contribute to the organization's success beyond the traditional school day. This may include:
• Sponsoring a club or coaching a team (may include a stipend).
• Serving on committees or task forces (at least once a month).
• This involvement enhances the organization's community and supports its mission.

Required Education & Experience

• B.A. or B.S. required in related Science or Education fields.
• Must meet the state certification requirements within the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Current Colorado Teaching License in applicable content area.
• Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.
• Commitment to PRA Mission and Vision.
• Commitment to the implementation of Character Education and Positive Behavior System.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Understanding of the development of learners across K-8.
• An exemplary teacher with success in increasing student achievement.
• Ability to work well with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Outstanding facilitation, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Skill in providing professional development to teachers and staff.
• Skill in providing feedback to teachers about their teaching.
• Strong technology skills.
• Strong skills in collecting and analyzing all data sources.
• Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is sometimes performed outside and in all weather conditions, including possible exposure to loud noises.
• Work hours may occasionally be extended.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Reporting Relationship

• This position reports to the K8 School Principal.
• Direct Reports: ES & MS Intervention paras, ES grade level paras

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