GS Math Specialist Leave Replacement

GS Math Specialist Leave Replacement

Job Summary

The Grammar School Math Specialist holds the primary responsibility of teaching the CGPS math curriculum and ensuring the success of its students. The Grammar School Math Specialist is committed to continuously improving the math curriculum and instructional practices through reflection, collaboration, and data-driven practices. This leave replacement will begin in September 2025 and go through November 2025.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plans for and implements instruction in grades one through five, using co-teaching models, to differentiate, including remediation and enrichment
• Uses the CGPS Framework for Teaching to guide their professional practice 
• Keeps abreast of current best practices and research in mathematics education
• Works closely with the Grammar School Math Department Head and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure consistency, continuity, and coherence of the math curriculum
• Collaborates with colleagues in the math department to develop and document the written, taught, and assessed curriculum
• Collects and curates enrichment materials for students in grades one through five
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to analyze and use multiple forms of data, including MAP, to inform instructional decisions that positively impact student learning
• Presents and facilitates professional and family learning experiences (ie:  faculty meetings and Family Learning Sessions)
• Communicates positively and respectfully with all members of the Grammar School community, including colleagues, school administrators, and parents
• Co-leads morning and after school math programs, as needed 
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Divisional Director

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary mathematics pedagogy
• Adept at using technology to enhance student learning
• Evidence of successful collaboration focused on student success
• Effective communicator; ability to communicate articulately (verbal and written) with the community (school and families)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education is required; an advanced degree in mathematics teaching is preferred
• NYS teaching certification is preferred
• Three to five years of upper elementary math teaching experience

CGPS Mission Statement

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges, and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

CGPS is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. CGPS does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.