Mathematics Curriculum & Instructional Coach (9-12)

2026-2027 School Year (posting open until filled)

PEA Contract

The chosen candidate will be placed on the appropriate step based on the PEA contract for education level and experience.

The Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction Coach will provide powerful job-embedded, ongoing professional development with a primary goal of enhancing classroom instruction through improving teacher expertise in 9th - 12th grades. The Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction Coach will work alongside district and building leadership, as well as building MTSS Coordinators and other Interventionists to strengthen instruction within the multi-tiered system of support to ensure all students achieve academic success. The Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction Coach will build teacher capacity and sustainability around effective mathematics instruction while supporting the district’s curriculum and resource implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the building principal and the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department to provide in-building and district-level professional development around math instructional needs identified in the continuous learning plan.
Support administrators, MTSS coordinators, and teachers with curriculum implementation and effective instructional practices aligned to district initiatives.
Provide support to PLCs, interventionists, and teachers with instructional resources, tools, materials, and planning.
Support the use of student data in PLCs to improve instruction and intervention practices.
Assist teachers with lesson planning, pacing, differentiation, and instructional best practices.
Build staff capacity through targeted professional development and coaching.
Apply adult learning practices to support professional growth and continuous improvement.
Help develop systems and structures that strengthen instruction across schools and the district.
Monitor curriculum implementation and identify areas of success, challenge, and growth.
Follow district and building policies, expectations, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Know of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan Professional teaching certificate in Mathematics 7-12
A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in math at the high school level
Master’s degree preferred
Deep understanding of the State of Michigan standards, the Instructional Shifts of the Common
Core, and the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Experience working with Professional Learning Communities, with proven collaboration and team-building skills
Ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical plans that produce strong results
Experience in coaching and working with teachers to improve practices
Commitment to the belief that all students can learn, and to the mission of educational equity
Ability to use data in the decision-making process, and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to continuously elevate professional contributions through ongoing reflection, building upon previous learning, and being open and receptive to ongoing feedback
Excellent interpersonal communication skills

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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