POSITION AVAILABLE:   Regional Math Lead

POSITION LOCATION:  SWWC Service Cooperative with placement in Marshall, MN.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Regional Math Lead will serve as a part of the statewide system of regional support to educators and school leaders to implement evidence-based instructional strategies in standards-based mathematics.  This position will work with state math leaders and regional centers to lead regional professional learning to promote a deep understanding of math standards, content, learning progressions, and pedagogy necessary for the implementation of standards and effective teaching in PK-12 math environments.   
 
The regional mathematics specialist continuously utilizes data to inform instructional practices related to standards-based education and facilitates communications and planning with sites and districts to advance student success and accelerate student learning. This position will work with regional sites to build sustainable systems of processes and coaching supports for educators and educational leaders to improve their capacity to fully implement evidence-based mathematics, engage families, and build educator competency and efficacy – thereby increasing the mathematics skills of historically underserved children in Minnesota. 
 
The regional math specialist will work in partnership with state and regional teams to build educator and administrative competency around mathematics, assessment, and data including understanding standards and benchmarks and the developmental processes of learning mathematics.  This position will work with sites to identify resources and alignment to math standards. May be assigned to perform duties that match those in the Education Consultant role.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, education, or related field.  Minimum of five years’ experience teaching K-12 mathematics with a current Minnesota teaching or administrative license required.  Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating district-wide initiatives and professional learning connected to mathematics is required.  Valid driver’s license is required. 

SALARY: This position is a full-time 225-day contract for the 2024-2025 school year beginning July 1, 2024.  Salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience.
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or kari.bailey@swwc.org . 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Liz Deen at 507-401-7466 or liz.deen@swwc.org.
 
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.
 
WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.