Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Instructional Coach Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

Cranbury Elementary School Date Available:

August/2026 2026-2027 SCHOOL

YEAR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL COACH CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mathematics Coach is highly skilled in facilitating student-centered mathematics instruction and coaching teachers and teacher teams to implement the district's mathematics curriculum. This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of and demonstrated success in teaching a problem-based curriculum as well as in facilitating job-embedded professional learning for teachers. The Mathematics Coach will be a member of the school's Instructional Leadership Team and will be responsible for supporting school leaders, teachers, and teacher teams to meet the needs of their diverse learners through high-quality instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and targeted supports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide job-embedded professional development and coaching to support the implementation of the district's mathematics curriculum, resulting in coherent and standards-aligned instruction. Play an active role on the school's Instructional Leadership Team to support the goals and objectives outlined in the School Improvement Plan. Support teachers and teacher teams to provide access to the core curriculum for a diverse array of learners, including but not limited to Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities. Support teachers and teacher teams in reviewing student data/work to identify student needs, adjust instructional practices, and develop targeted supports for students. Apply knowledge of adult learning principles to inform targeted supports for teachers and teacher teams through coaching, modeling, facilitating inter-visitations, etc. Build strong relationships with teachers and paraprofessionals. Attend regular professional learning workshops with the district team. Collaborate with the Mathematics Improvement Teacher to ensure that Tier I, II, and III interventions are aligned and designed for maximum impact. Create an articulated schedule, in collaboration with school leaders. Design and facilitate Mathematics workshops for families.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Highly effective communicator Considerable knowledge about the pedagogy of a student-centered, problem-based curriculum. Commitment to addressing unfinished learning in the core curriculum so that students have access to grade-level content while receiving "just-in-time" supports. Exemplary record of teaching and improving students' mathematics proficiencies. Strong record of coaching and facilitating professional learning for a variety of adults. Effectively collaborates with school leaders, teachers, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Connecticut Professional Educator License with the required endorsements. Master's Degree required. Minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two grade levels. Strong presentation, facilitation, organization, and learning skills. Previous experience as a Mathematics Coach or Teacher Leader preferred. Previous participation in district learning opportunities and/or June curriculum work preferred. Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferred.

Days:

Monday �

Friday Salary:

Per NFT Agreement Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Reports to the School Administration Qualified candidates apply at www.norwalkps.org/applynow Click "Employment"

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability. 8/03/2026