Instructional Math Coach at Vanguard Classical School in Aurora, CO

The Math Instructional Coach provides leadership and instructional support to strengthen Tier I instruction and intervention in mathematics for students in grades K - 8. The coach partners with teachers, support staff, and school leadership to improve instructional practices, implement evidence-based math interventions, analyze student data, and ensure all students receive targeted support to meet academic growth goals.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Collaborate with school administration to evaluate and strengthen the school's mathematics program.
• Provide regular feedback regarding the implementation and effectiveness of math instruction and intervention.
• Support school improvement initiatives related to mathematics achievement.

Student Assessment and Data Analysis

• Assess incoming students using district and state assessment data, including CMAS, iReady, and other screening tools.
• Analyze student performance data to identify instructional needs and intervention placement.
• Develop individual student math goals and monitor progress toward growth targets.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention effectiveness.

Intervention Coordination

• Collaborate with teachers to identify students requiring additional math support.
• Organize and adjust intervention groups based on student performance and ongoing assessment data.
• Ensure interventions are evidence-based, data-driven, and responsive to student needs.
• Monitor fidelity of intervention implementation.

Teacher Coaching and Support

• Plan and co-plan lessons with grade-level teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction.
• Model effective instructional practices and intervention strategies.
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Assist teachers in using assessment data to establish and monitor student growth goals.
• Provide coaching cycles that include observation, feedback, reflection, and follow-up support.

Professional Learning

• Plan, facilitate, and support professional development focused on mathematics instruction, intervention, assessment, and data analysis.
• Promote implementation of best instructional practices aligned to district curriculum and state standards.
• Support collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on continuous improvement.

Leadership of Intervention Staff

• Guide and coach support staff in effective instructional practices.
• Train intervention staff on progress monitoring procedures, data collection, and intervention implementation.
• Ensure intervention assistants consistently deliver high-quality small-group instruction.
• Support intervention staff in maintaining accurate student progress records.

Collaboration

• Work closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, English Language Development staff, support staff, and school leadership to ensure coordinated student support.
• Participate in MTSS, data, and grade-level team meetings.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on improving student achievement in mathematics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based mathematics instructional practices and intervention programs.
• Ability to interpret multiple sources of student achievement data.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach adults through reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to equitable instructional practices and high expectations for all students.
• Proficiency with educational technology and data management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout classrooms and school buildings.
• Ability to occasionally lift instructional materials up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and computer use.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: Principal
• Work Calendar: 4-day work weeks (Tuesday - Friday) and one Monday a month for professional development
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Increased student growth and achievement in mathematics.
• Effective implementation of evidence-based instructional practices.
• Positive impact on teacher instructional capacity.
• Effective use of student data to drive instructional decisions.
• Successful coordination and monitoring of math intervention services.
• Meaningful collaboration with teachers, intervention staff, and administration to support continuous school improvement

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License in Elementary Education or Secondary Mathematics preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting math intervention or instructional coaching preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of elementary mathematics instruction, intervention strategies, and best instructional practices aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Strong understanding of assessment systems including CMAS, iReady, and other diagnostic and progress monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze student achievement data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience planning and delivering professional learning for teachers.
• Ability to build positive relationships with teachers, support staff, administrators, students, and families.

Your employment by the Vanguard Classical School may provide you with information that is confidential and proprietary to the Vanguard Classical School or to its affiliated schools including, but not limited to, any trade secret, any financial, educational, fundraising, student, and/or personnel files, records and/or information (collectively "Confidential Information"), and that disclosure of any Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm to the Vanguard Classical School and its students. You agree not to communicate, divulge, or disclose to any other person, firm, or entity or use for your own benefit or purposes, any Confidential Information, except as required by law or court order or expressly authorized in advance in writing by the Vanguard Classical School. This covenant shall survive the expiration or termination of your employment by the Vanguard Classical School.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, you will be required to provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Please bring appropriate documentation with you to your New Hire Orientation. Federal Law states that the Charter School may not permit you to work more than three days without this documentation.

Lastly, please note that your employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process, and that the failure to do so will render any offer null and void in its entirety.