• Job Description

  Req#: 5185962

  REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning

  POSITION PURPOSE: The role of the consulting teacher is to provide support and assistance including consultation regarding effective teaching strategies, materials, and resources, assessment procedures, and effective programming using current research and practices as the foundation. The consulting teacher will provide ongoing job-embedded professional development, have a strong commitment to student learning and the school improvement process, and provide leadership for curriculum and assessment initiatives. The consulting teacher will serve as a liaison between building staff and district personnel and policies.

  QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires:

  • B.A. degree in education
  • Three to five years of successful classroom/building experience in the area of mathematics
  • Extensive knowledge of math content and standards

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: This position prefers:

  • M.A. Degree in education
  • Extensive knowledge of PK-12 math with an emphasis on elementary math standards
  • Teacher leadership experience
  • Knowledge and experience designing and presenting various forms of professional development to large and small audiences
  • Three to five years successful classroom experience in an elementary classroom.

  PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.) Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments.

  KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY SKILLS

  • Knowledge of Kansas Math College and Career Ready Standards
  • Knowledge in the development and administration of performance, formative, and summative assessments
  • Knowledge of research-based , effective instructional classroom practices in both content and classroom management
  • Knowledge of the components of curriculum development
  • Knowledge of current research in P-12 math with an emphasis on elementary
  • Knowledge and skill in technology including Microsoft Office Suite. use of Promethean Boards, See Saw, Freckle, Pear Deck and a desire to keep current
  • Knowledge of data analysis and how to use the data to guide instruction
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Skilled in the use of cooperative learning structures
  • Skilled in developing relationships with administrators and teachers
  • Skilled in working with adult learners
  • Skilled in organization and management of multiple tasks

  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Co-facilitate P-12 Math Curriculum and Assessment Team
  • Identify needs, design and facilitate professional development for elementary math in alignment with district initiatives
  • Monitor the implementation of tiered systems of support and coordinate the work and professional development for elementary math interventionists
  • Monitor program quality of elementary math coaching model and provide necessary support for elementary math coaches in collaboration with the Coaching Program Coordinator
  • Design and implement processes to ensure elementary math initiatives are effectively implemented
  • Lead the process of selecting primary and supplemental instructional resources for math
  • Facilitate visitations to the classrooms of model teachers
  • Coordinate creation and revision of curriculum design maps that include; course grade level standards, essential questions, unit learning targets, components of Universal Design for Learning principles, required and optional assessments, A Year at a Glance, and rubrics
  • Coordinate district benchmark testing for math
  • Coordinate integration of technology curriculum with math and related areas
  • Assist with major initiatives of the district including PK-12 math, equity and cooperative learning, visible learning, culturally relevant teaching, Ci3T, etc.
  • Support the ongoing implementation of the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards and Kansas state-wide assessments
  • Maintain a visible presence in the schools to monitor the core math curriculum within the elementary classrooms
  • Seek out professional development opportunities in an effort to continue learning and growing professionally, professional reading and attend local and national conferences
  • Coordinate the purchase and dissemination of textbooks

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months; Salary and work year to be determined by Board of Education.

  EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.

• About the company

  Topeka Public Schools (TPS) is the largest school district in Shawnee County, serving more than 14,000 students. The district employs more than 1,300 teachers and nearly 1,100 support personnel on staff.

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