Math Instructional Coach/Interventionist
Oxford Hills Middle School
Paris, Maine
Application Deadline: April 12, 2024
Oxford Hills Middle School is looking for someone who is collaborative, energetic, and passionate about math instruction to join our team as a Math Instructional Coach and Interventionist. As the Math Coach and Interventionist at Oxford Hills Middle School, you will work closely with teachers to provide high quality Tier 1 instruction and targeted support to struggling students in mathematics. You will collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective interventions that meet the individual needs of each student. You will engage in professional development planning and coaching cycles with teachers to help implement best practices in our math classrooms.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in helping students develop a strong foundation in mathematics, which is essential for their success in high school and beyond. At OHMS, we work with students from diverse backgrounds and learning abilities. We strive to help students develop a love for math that will stay with them for life.
We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and development. Our school operates with a team structure and values collaboration. Staff are supportive of each other, reflective, and focused on improvement.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to make a difference in the lives of students, then we encourage you to apply for the Math Coach and Interventionist position at Oxford Hills Middle School today.
As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners and recently started an Employee Life Navigator program intended to add an additional layer of support for all staff.
OUR MISSION
The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.
CORE BELIEFS
Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:
- Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
- Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
- Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
- Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
- Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.
OXFORD HILLS REGION
The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway, South Paris, West Paris, Oxford, Waterford, Harrison, Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community support for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust regional commitment to the students and schools within the district.
Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:
- As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are
expected to:
- Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
- Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
- Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public;
- Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:
- Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
- Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
- Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-
- expanding amount of information;
- Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and
- preferences, including appropriate technology applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate
endorsement(s).
Reports to: Building Principal
Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract
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Responsibilities Include:
- Coach math teachers to support implementation of high quality math curriculum and instruction
- Help design professional development sessions for math teachers.
- Plan Tier 2 Intervention curriculum.
- Support teachers to implement Tier 2 Intervention curriculum
- Attend K-12 Math SAC meetings
- Collaborate with other math coaches/leaders across the district
- Prior experience with math coaching/leadership NOT required. On the job development in these areas will be provided. This includes regular meetings with other district coaches that focus on support, collaboration and professional growth.
Experience:
- Three plus years teaching middle school math.
- Preferred - experience collaborating with math colleagues.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé,
copy of certification, transcripts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a
position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each
reference including name, address, phone and email address.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
School/Program-Specific Information
Oxford Hills Middle School serves approximately 500 students in grades 7-8. OHMS has two campuses located about 2 miles apart, one in South Paris and one in Oxford. The successful candidate will be passionate about math instruction, student achievement, and best practices.