Math Coach - Decatur Middle School (26/27 School Year)

Contract: Regular Teacher Contract (184 Days)

Funding: Lilly Endowment Grant (Through the 2030–2031 School Year)

Reports To: Decatur Middle School Principal and Director of Secondary Education

Position Summary

The Middle School Math Coach is a certified instructional leader who supports and strengthens mathematics instruction in grades 7–8 at Decatur Middle School. This position focuses on improving instructional practice, supporting curriculum alignment, enhancing teacher capacity, and promoting student growth in mathematics. The Math Coach collaborates with district leadership, building administrators, and teachers to implement data-driven instructional practices, coordinate assessments, and support high-quality math teaching and learning. This position is fully grant-funded through the Lilly Endowment Grant and will continue as long as funding is available through the 2030–2031 school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Provide student-centered coaching to middle school math teachers through modeling, co-teaching, observation, and actionable feedback.
• Support teachers in implementing high-quality math instruction aligned to district curriculum maps, standards, and best practices for adolescent learners.
• Assist staff in analyzing formative and summative assessment data to identify student needs and inform instruction.
• Develop targeted action plans with goals to address math learning gaps and monitor student progress.
• Support effective use of data platforms, including EES Innovation, to streamline assessment, reporting, and instructional planning.
• Spend 75% of the time in coaching cycles.

Curriculum, Planning & Assessment

• Collaborate with district math leadership and math coaches to maintain alignment with curriculum maps, common formative assessments (CFAs), and instructional frameworks.
• Support teachers in planning rigorous, standards-based lessons using district-adopted curriculum, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application.
• Monitor curriculum fidelity and assist teachers in integrating research-based instructional strategies and middle school–appropriate scaffolds.

Professional Development

• Partner with district and building administrators to plan, create, and deliver mathematics-focused professional development.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and school-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) centered on instructional best practices, student data, and curriculum implementation.
• Stay current on trends, research, and innovations in mathematics education and share relevant information with staff.
• Participate in district-level and building-level PLCs focused on continuous improvement in math instruction.

Operational and Instructional Support

• Support extended day, tutoring, or enrichment programs focused on student math growth.
• Collaborate with building administrators and math teachers to design and support a daily schedule for math instructional supports aligned with SPED and ML services.
• Work closely with administrators to include coaching in the School Improvement Plan.
• Act as a liaison between district leadership and classroom teachers to ensure consistent implementation of math initiatives.

Student Support

• Collaborate with teachers, interventionists, and counselors to develop instructional plans and intervention strategies for students struggling with mathematics.
• Provide resources and strategies to increase student engagement, persistence, and problem-solving in math.
• Participate in student progress monitoring meetings and contribute expertise on math interventions and supports.
• Ensure instruction aligns with Indiana State Standards, ILEARN, and math screeners.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Indiana teaching license.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in middle school math or a related content area.
• Demonstrated experience leading professional development or coaching fellow educators.
• Experience using formative and summative data to drive instructional practices.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep knowledge of effective middle school math instruction, curriculum, and pedagogy.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills to support collaborative adult learning.
• Proficiency in analyzing and using student data to drive instructional decisions.
• Ability to lead teams, build teacher capacity, and work effectively in collaborative environments.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and high levels of learning for all students.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing instructional needs.

Working Conditions

• Work primarily in K-8 school settings.
• Occasional travel to attend district meetings or professional development events.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate teacher needs and school priorities.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Decatur Middle School Principal and district administration in accordance with MSD of Decatur Township policies and teacher evaluation guidelines.