About Us
At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD), we’re more than educators. We are innovators, collaborators, and community builders serving over 64,000 students and 8,500 educators across the region. Whether it’s general education, special education, or career technical education, we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.
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Position Summary
The Elementary Mathematics Specialist is responsible for leadership, support, coaching, and professional learning focused on sustained implementation of instructional strategies, interventions and programs designed to improve student outcomes in mathematics. This position will design and deliver professional learning, in a variety of settings, to improve instructional performance in mathematics at elementary grade levels aligned with Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This position will assist educators in analyzing student assessment, achievement scores as well as modeling innovative technology strategies. This position will work in cooperation with the K – 12 Math Specialist with coordinated efforts and a team approach. They will utilize continuous improvement goals as well as using data tools to engage districts in discussions around improving mathematics instruction through identified strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan teacher certificate in mathematics required. Master's degree in mathematics, curriculum development, educational leadership, or related field required.
- Graduate credit beyond the master’s degree in research, curriculum design, program planning and evaluation of mathematics programs preferred.
- Five years of successful teaching or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience analyzing Michigan’s mathematics assessment systems (MSTEP, PSAT, SAT) or similar math assessment test results and developing instructional strategies to improve student performance required.
- Experience with using the Michigan Mathematics Standards and Benchmarks required
- Recent elementary mathematics teaching experience and/or mathematics department head/coordinator experience in elementary education preferred.
- School improvement planning experience preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $68,422 - $89, 275 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work Schedule: 187 days / 7.5 hours daily
Paid Time Off:
- Sick Days - 10
- Personal Business Days - 3
- Bereavement Leave
Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:
- Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
- Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
- Life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance and pet insurance
Retirement: Two plan options through the 15th largest pension system in the United States, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development opportunities
- Longevity pay after 10 years of service
Why Grow With Us?
- We value each other, support one another, and celebrate every win.
- We don’t just talk about growth, we support it with mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
- Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness opportunities, and paid community service time.
- Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
- Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes “People are our Greatest Asset”.
Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth, celebrates teamwork, and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership, service, innovation, and partnering for success, we offer meaningful professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.
Questions Along the Way?
If you have questions about the role, the hiring process, or GISD’s culture, reach out at any time!
Human Resources: 810-591-4260
Email: GISDHR@geneseeisd.org
Equal Employment Opportunity
Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.
From PDF Description
Genesee Intermediate School District
Human Resources and Operations
Employee Job Description
Job Title:
Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Job Summary:
The Elementary Mathematics Specialist is responsible for leadership, support, coaching, and
professional learning focused on sustained implementation of instructional strategies,
interventions and programs designed to improve student outcomes in mathematics. This position
will design and deliver professional learning, in a variety of settings, to improve instructional
performance in mathematics at elementary grade levels aligned with Multi-tiered Systems of
Support (MTSS). This position will assist educators in analyzing student assessment,
achievement scores as well as modeling innovative technology strategies. This position will work
in cooperation with the K – 12 Math Specialist with coordinated efforts and a team approach. They
will utilize continuous improvement goals as well as using data tools to engage districts in
discussions around improving mathematics instruction through identified strategies.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):
1. Provides leadership and direction in elementary mathematics curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the county.
2. Actively communicates with countywide elementary mathematics instructors to keep them
updated with the current instructional practices and curriculum.
3. Facilitates an ongoing elementary countywide math leaders’ network, with consistent
communication on resources, technology, MDE updates as well as collective projects and
initiatives to increase math outcomes.
4. Maintains and stays updated on math standards along with district-adopted curriculum,
assessments and instruction practices, strengths, and challenges.
5. Understands and models Differentiated Instruction and Multi-tiered Systems of Support
(MTSS) practices in math specific to elementary.
6. Models and helps teachers to implement effective Tier I strategies.
7. Assists in identifying and/or establishing Tier II and III interventions to ensure a system of
support for students in math both inside and outside the classroom.
8. Provides professional learning, based on district feedback and needs, utilizing MTSS, Math
Essentials as well as the most current information and latest research on best practices as
it relates to student assessment and grading in math.
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Essential Duties continued:
9. Communicates and clearly identifies student instructional needs through the analysis of
math test results to district and constituent school district staff.
10. Provides support to districts which could include modeling, coaching and lesson planning.
11. Maintains confidential information on student achievement, as well as initiating reports to
compile data that identify areas for improvement.
12. Serves in a leadership capacity on the Countywide Professional Learning Planning Team,
at Principal and Curriculum Director meetings, and attends other countywide committees
as appropriate.
13. Works to implement, monitor and identify math grants to support increased math outcomes
for Genesee County.
14. Works cooperatively and in collaboration with other Math Specialists as well as other
content coordinators to create/complete projects, provide professional development and
integrate content for the purpose of supporting local district needs.
15. Uses current technology to create and post video casts, host webinars and connect with
educators virtually.
16. Identifies and understands the various data tools that districts are using (Munetrix,
SchoolsOpen, Synergy, etc.) and supports the analysis and interpretation of current math
assessments, interventions, and reports.
17. Posts updated math resources for teachers on the website along with using current social
media to communicate with county teachers and administrators.
18. Understands the continuous improvement process, MICIP and effective math strategies
through the MICIP strategy bank.
19. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of all learners and learning styles, including
the at-risk, special education and gifted learners, as well as strategies to best meet their
needs in the area of math.
20. Serves as a member of the Office of Education and Learning instructional planning team.
21. Participates and attends countywide, regional, and statewide math meetings.
22. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.
Other Duties:
1. Represents the district on local, state, and national mathematics planning committees.
2. Communicates with other educational and non-educational institution representatives in
the community on the assessment and evaluation of mathematics.
3. Collaborates with institutions of higher education, business, and industry representatives
to facilitate mathematics instructional strategies.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan teacher certificate in mathematics required. Master's degree
in mathematics, curriculum development, educational leadership, or related field required.
Graduate credit beyond the master’s degree in research, curriculum design, program planning
and evaluation of mathematics programs preferred.
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