Heart of MO-RPDC Mathematics Consultant

at  University of Missouri

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
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.
Assist in development of training and coaching materials regarding best practices for classroom discourse practices aligned with the current research of instruction and intervention effectiveness for all students, including students who are struggling in mathematics.
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.
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.
Promote best practice for effective classroom discourse practices aligned with current research of instruction and intervention effectiveness for all students.
Participate in collaborative planning meetings within RPDC, other mathematics consultants and DESE staff as requested.
Engage in activities to stay informed on current research related to best practice teaching, learning, and assessment.
Applicant should live in the Heart of MO-RPDC Region 2 area.
Other duties as assigned by the Director for the HOM-RPDC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants will be evaluated by the following:
A bachelor’s degree in education is required; Master’s Degree is preferred.
Five years of classroom experience in teaching mathematics; experience in multiple levels of mathematics instruction is preferred.
Building or district administrative experience is also preferred.
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in mathematics is required.

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