Annapolis Valley Regional Center for Education
Student-Centered Mathematics Coach Grades 6-8 - Western Kings County
Effective August 1st, 2024 - July 31st, 2025
1.00 Fte
Unfilled
First Available to Permanent, Assumed Permanent, and Surplus Teachers of the AVRCE
Second Available to Term Recall Round One Teachers of the AVRCE
Third Available to Term Recall Round Two Teachers of the AVRCE
Fourth Available To Employment Equity Applicants
Fifth Available to External Applicants
Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement
Posting Closes Midnight, June 5th, 2024
Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Achievement, Assessment & Mathematics, the 6-8 Student-Centered Mathematics Coach is a regional position. Student-Centered Mathematics Coaches are Learning Support Teachers who support Tier 1 practices in schools. Coaching support will focus on intentional and student-centered planning, instruction, and assessment in mathematics, as well as, focused, short term, Tier 2 math support for identified students primarily at the grade 6 to 8 levels.
Student-Centered Mathematics Coaches are important members of the regional/school team whose goal is to positively impact student achievement in mathematics and teacher practice. The coach will work with teachers in their classrooms to model effective mathematics strategies for instruction and assessment, and coach teachers through co-planning, co-teaching and post-lesson reflection including the discussion and analysis of student work, tracking mathematics achievement, and establishing student-centered goals. Student-Centered Mathematics Coaches provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers about their assessment and instruction practices in an effort to be responsive to the needs of all students.
Intervention support will happen in the classroom using a co-teaching model, and when necessary, during small group intervention outside of the classroom. Priorities include building and reinforcing number and operations skills, and encouraging mathematics confidence in students who are “on the cusp” of meeting expectations in mathematics.
In addition to providing support at the school level, Student-Centered Mathematics Coaches will also collaborate with other coaches and provide leadership related to regional mathematics priorities.
Successful Student-Centered Mathematics Coaches have understanding, knowledge, and skills in a number of key areas including:
Training/Qualifications/Experience:
Applicant Responsibilities
Provide 3 professional/supervisory, work-related references, their email addresses and their phone numbers in your SuccessFactors application. References must be able to speak to an applicant’s teaching abilities.
Job Segment:
Curriculum, Training, Education
The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE) includes 40 schools and two adult high schools, serving approximately 12,900 students.
Quick Facts:
- 40 elementary, middle & high schools
- 2 adult high schools
- 12,905 students
- 183 International students
- 3970 employees
- Annapolis County & Kings County, Nova Scotia
Geographic Area: AVRCE serves a diverse area in the Annapolis Valley, covering communities from Digby to Windsor, Nova Scotia. This includes 6 towns, 3 municipal regions, 3 Mi’kmaq communities and 10 historic African Nova Scotian communities contributing to a diverse population.
Schools and Programs: AVRCE oversees a wide range of elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized programs and services to support student learning and development. Among these are French Immersion, International Baccalaureate (IB), and diverse vocational training opportunities.
Student Support Services: AVRCE is dedicated to supporting students by offering a range of support services including counselling, mental health resources, special education, and programs focused on improving literacy and numeracy.
Community Engagement: Encouraging parental and community participation in school activities and decision-making processes is very important at Annapolis Valley. This helps guarantee that our schools reflect the needs and values of the communities they serve.
Focus on Inclusive Education: at AVRCE, all students are valued. We make a conscious effort to create inclusive learning environments that accommodate the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities and those from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.