The Opportunity

Lesley University seeks an Elementary Mathematics Consultant. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Mathematics Achievement, the Elementary Mathematics Consultant serves as an essential resource to the department by providing professional development and coaching services to partnering elementary schools, as well as supporting ongoing grant work and research around elementary school mathematics instruction.

Primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing high-quality, inquiry-based professional learning for teachers, leaders, and other educators in partnering districts in person and virtually. Current partnerships make use of Illustrative Mathematics and Eureka (Engage NY) math texts, as well as some other resources. Candidate should be familiar and well-versed with these texts. Candidate should be able to differentiate math lessons to support learners while maintaining mathematical rigor as well as support teachers in adapting lessons to be more culturally responsive. Other responsibilities include leading content coaching cycles with teachers and coaches to support ongoing professional development. We use the Content Coaching model as developed by Lucy West and Antonia Cameron (Agents of Change: How Content Coaching Transforms Teaching). Familiarity with this model is preferred, but not required. Ongoing training will be provided. Reliable transportation is needed to be able to perform professional development services in partnering districts. (Temporary to regular).

Qualities and Capabilities

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education or relevant field required
• Master's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education or relevant field required
• At least 4 years of teaching experience required at the elementary school level, both upper and lower experience preferred
• At least 2 years of math coaching or in an educational leadership position preferred
• Familiar and confident using Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, and other curriculum that are problem-based, student-centered, and exploratory in nature
• Familiar and confident using Engage New York/Eureka Math preferred
• Well-versed in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, as well as Massachusetts State Mathematics Frameworks
• Confident in using Google Drive (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms), Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Membership to at least one mathematics education organization - leadership role on the Board, preferred
• Ability to think from a systems-level, beyond the teacher lens to help partnering districts identify inequitable or unsustainable structures that impact students' mathematics achievement

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Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills. Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people - regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities - can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.

Date First Active

Apr 19, 2023