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UMKC’s Regional Professional Development Center
Job Description
We
are seeking applicants to serve as K-12 Mathematics Consultant. This role will provide educators with support to assist districts in the
development and implementation of effective instructional methods, assessments and/or activities related to improving academic performance.
Collaborate with other initiatives and interagency work of the RPDCs and DESE to provide support to identified districts and
schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in development of training and coaching materials regarding best practice for effective:
- Mathematics instruction (and skills related to fluency, appropriate grade level rigor, use of student work to reflect on
instruction) and intervention aligned with the acceleration of learning for all students, but especially for students who are struggling in
mathematics. - Classroom discourse practices aligned with the current research of instruction and intervention effectiveness for all
students, including students who are struggling in mathematics.
- Mathematics instruction (and skills related to fluency, appropriate grade level rigor, use of student work to reflect on
- Support the use of priority standards instruction and
development of resources surrounding priority standards. - Provide support and professional development regarding classroom, local
and statewide assessment. - Organize and conduct high-quality training, coaching, and technical assistance:
- In the area of
instruction including the mathematical teaching practices and mathematical practices. - To school districts to promote best
practice for effective mathematics instruction (and skills related to fluency, appropriate grade level rigor, use of student work to reflect
on instruction) and intervention aligned with the acceleration of learning for all students. - To school districts regarding best
practice for effective classroom discourse practices aligned with the current research of instruction and intervention effectiveness for all
students.
- In the area of
- Participate in collaborative planning meetings within RPDC, other regional mathematics consultants and DESE
staff as requested. - Engage in activities to stay informed on current research related to best practice teaching, learning, and
assessment.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in collaborative planning meetings with other mathematics consultants
within and across regions. - Assist DESE with the collection of data for statewide analysis.
- Attend and actively
participate in statewide monthly resource, support, and training meetings, as designated by the DESE master calendar and direction from the
DESE Technical Contact and the DESE Mathematics Director. - Report data and consultant activities by the of each month using a DESE
provided system. - Assist all partner districts in improving academic achievement of students.
- Assist educators in
implementing effective, evidenced-based instructional practices and strategies. - Assist identified districts within the region to
improve post-secondary outcomes for students - Serve as a mentor for new consultants.
- Attend regional and national
conferences, as requested by DESE. - Other duties and functions as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience
from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
with mathematics instruction, intervention, and assessment practices.
Three years of classroom experience and elementary or secondary
content-specific teaching certificate are required.
Understanding of significant research in the field of mathematics education and the
ability to apply the findings to the improvement of instruction.
Growth mindset, interest in finding supports to motivate greater
learning for students and teachers; enjoy learning
Ability to express complex ideas to a variety of audiences clearly and concisely both
orally and in writing.
Ability to manage diverse activities and meet established deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport
and effective working relationships with department staff and local school district personnel.
Ability to analyze complex educational
problems and develop feasible solutions.
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application
materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as
a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &,
%, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.
Note, you must provide a description of job
duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page
prior to submitting your materials.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided
for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on
the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be
interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations
associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice
Chancellor – Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job,
please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
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We value the uniqueness of every individual
and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote
intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our
university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
Benefit Eligibility
Why
UMKC?
We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education
benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.
Also,
explore the Total Rewards website to learn more about the rewards
package we offer to acknowledge our employees as the university’s most important resource.
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