Professional Development Specialist (Math)
Description
Alexandria Academy Institute seeks a Professional Development Specialist (Math) to join our team. The ideal candidate will need a background in teaching/coaching mathematics, as well as experience leading professional development to school and district leaders. The ideal candidate also possesses flexibility and synergy with different team members including our research team, teachers, students, and school districts as part of day-to-day interactions. The Professional Development Specialist will be responsible for providing targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders.
Alexandria Academy Institute
We recognize that academic failure is not the fault of inherent deficits of character or intellect but of economic disparity; institutional marginalization; unequal distribution of educational resources; ineffectual pedagogical practices, expectations, and the mindset therein engendered. The Alexandria Academy Institute develops innovative K-8 STEM curricula to effectively leapfrog African American and other at-risk beyond ineffectual traditional teaching methods and basic level instruction that puts them at a disadvantage in the 21st century global economy.
Work with multiple stakeholders across large audiences.
Attend educational conferences related to your role.
Experience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis.
Collaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practices.
Help districts choose and implement a product with lasting impact on learning.
The impact you will have:
Support district-wide adoptions of the The Alexandria Project Mathematics program and online diagnostic and instruction program.
Deliver professional development to teachers and administrators on how to effectively implement The Alexandria Project to impact classroom learning.
Provide on-site targeted support to teachers, coaches, and leaders. This may range from providing lesson planning and pacing support, to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, to working with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges.
Work with district administrators and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules.
Serve as an ambassador for Alexandria Academy Institute, exemplifying the company’s mission-driven approach and commitment to creating better learning opportunities for students and teachers.
Master’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching mathematics, coaching teachers of mathematics, and providing mathematics professional development.
Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Grades K-8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards.
Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
Understand principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development.
Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations.
Able to provide high-quality classroom coaching to ensure teachers have the skills necessary to delivery Alexandria Academy Institute solutions effectively.
Willingness to travel.
- Passion for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for low-income students and students of color
- Self-starter mentality and the ability to work independently
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence
- Healthy respect for colleagues and ability to work collaboratively with others within the Research & Development team and other staff across the organization
- A deep appreciation for diversity and differences in the workplace, public school system, and diverse communities we serve
- Goal-oriented, project-oriented, and results-oriented
- Desire to be part of an intellectually rich and action-oriented work environment
- Strong sense of honor and integrity
- A warm, personal style with a good sense of humor
- Mature interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for low-income students and students of color
- Self-starter mentality and the ability to work independently
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence
- Healthy respect for colleagues and ability to work collaboratively with others within the Research & Development team and other staff across the organization
- A deep appreciation for diversity and differences in the workplace, public school system, and diverse communities we serve
- Goal-oriented, project-oriented, and results-oriented
- Desire to be part of an intellectually rich and action-oriented work environment
- Strong sense of honor and integrity
- A warm, personal style with a good sense of humor
- Mature interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for low-income students and students of color
- Self-starter mentality and the ability to work independently
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence
- Healthy respect for colleagues and ability to work collaboratively with others within the Research & Development team and other staff across the organization
- A deep appreciation for diversity and differences in the workplace, public school system, and diverse communities we serve
- Goal-oriented, project-oriented, and results-oriented
- Desire to be part of an intellectually rich and action-oriented work environment
- Strong sense of honor and integrity
- A warm, personal style with a good sense of humor
- Mature interpersonal and communication skills
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Education Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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Please provide a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.
You must combine your cover letter and resume into one document and upload that document. Send the document to: HR@AlexandriaAcademyInstitute.org
Alexandria Academy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in all facets of the organization’s work