Mathematics Department
Curriculum & Instruction
2013-14 Job Description
Mathematics Facilitator
Reports to: Christine Hall, Director of K-12 Mathematics
Duration of position: 1 school year
Compensation: Up to $1000
About Race to the Top
RTTT is a 4-year grant supporting BPS’ efforts to improve teaching practice, provide rigorous and relevant
content to students, and intervene in areas of underperformance. RTTT is a key opportunity for BPS to help
achieve the 2014 Goals of the Acceleration Agenda, which include ensuring that all students achieve MCAS
proficiency, closing access and achievement gaps, and graduating all students from high school prepared for
college completion and career readiness. This position supports the implementation of the Massachusetts
Curriculum Framework.
Project Overview and Objectives
BPS recognizes the critical need to strengthen and evolve its district- and school-level capacity to meet the goals
set forth in the district's Acceleration Agenda. Three of the core strategies the district is pursuing in order to
improve student achievement are:
1. Empowering teachers to lead instructional improvement work at their schools
2. Using data to improve instruction and drive decision-making
3. Using the educator evaluation system to organize the work of the school communities to achieve schoolwide goals
BPS will use RTTT funds to support the development of teacher leader teams at each school in the district.
These teams will include a Lead Teacher, a Math Facilitator, and an ELA/Literacy Facilitator.
Position Summary
The goal of the Mathematics Facilitator position is to improve student performance in mathematics at all levels.
To achieve this goal, we must work together to build consistency and alignment using teaching tools
intentionally designed to strengthen teacher effectiveness and improve student outcomes. We recognize that in
order to do this we need to build capacity among teacher leaders and strengthen effective communication
between the Mathematics Department and schools. To this end, we are asking each school to select an
Elementary Mathematics Facilitator, a Middle School Mathematics Facilitator, and a High School Mathematics
Facilitator to work with the Mathematics Department during the 2013-2014 school year.* The person selected to
represent your school should be a mathematics teacher leader with exemplary content expertise and strong
leadership qualities who is well respected by colleagues.
Responsibilities will include:
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Establishing consistent two-way communication between the school and the Mathematics
Department regarding curriculum, program implementation, and instructional priorities;
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Attending scheduled Math Facilitator Meetings offered by the Math department addressing the
K-8 schools or schools that include middle school grades and high school grades will be expected to identify two
mathematics facilitators, one for each grade level band.
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transition to the 2011 MCF for Mathematics including the mathematics content and practice
standards for each grade level, assessments that measure student progress in achieving these
standards, and implications for instruction;
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Attending a Cross-Functional School Leadership Planning Meeting with the principal and other
school facilitators in the fall, winter and spring; and
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Providing professional development support in their schools, as described below, based on the
content of the Math Facilitator Meetings.
Professional development may include:
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Planning and facilitating monthly Math Leadership Team (MLT) meetings or serving in an elementary
mathematics leadership role in regularly scheduled ILT meetings.
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Providing school-based professional development about the expectations of the 2011 MCF for
Mathematics using materials shared and discussed at Math Facilitator Meetings;
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Supporting the planning of mathematics lessons aligned with the 2011 MCF for Mathematics during
grade level team meetings or cross-grade-level team meetings;
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Supporting the analysis of data on student performance in mathematics, including the analysis of student
work, during grade level team meetings or cross-grade-level team meetings and considering implications
for instruction;
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Assisting with the distribution of any instructional materials that are needed by all teachers of
mathematics in their buildings;
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Communicating with all teachers of mathematics in their buildings about professional development
opportunities available through the Mathematics Department;
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Supporting outreach to parents about the expectations of the 2011 MCF for Mathematics using adapted
versions of materials shared and discussed at Math Facilitator Meetings; and
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Sharing aspects of the development of their own instructional practice aligned with the expectations of
the 2011 MCF for Mathematics with colleagues.
Elementary Math Facilitator Tentative Meeting Dates
Full Day Sessions
Afterschool Sessions*
Thursday, Sept 26th
Nov 5th, 6th, or 7th
Thursday, Jan 16th
Dec 10th, 11th, or 12th
Wednesday, April 9th
Feb 25th, 26th, or 27th
* It is expected that Elementary Math Facilitators from K-8 schools all attend the Wednesday
afterschool sessions with their Middle Grade Colleagues.
Middle School Math Facilitator Tentative Meeting Dates
Full Day Sessions
Afterschool Sessions*
Thursday, Sept 26th
Nov 6th
Thursday, Jan 16th
Dec 11th
Wednesday, April 9th
Feb 26th
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High School Math Facilitator Tentative Meeting Dates
Full Day Sessions
Afterschool Sessions
Tuesday, Sept 17th
Nov 5th
Tuesday, Jan 7th
Dec 12th
Tuesday, April 8th
Feb 25th
Cross Functional School Leadership Planning:
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During cross-functional planning the school leader, Lead Teacher, ELA/Literacy, Mathematics and
Family/Student Engagement (where applicable) facilitators will meet to evaluate the school wide
progress of their goals based on student achievement data.
All school-based teams must participate in three planning meetings in the fall, winter and spring.
Fall
Tues 9/17 OR
Weds 9/18 OR
Tues 9/24 OR
Weds 9/25
Winter
Tues 1/7 OR
Weds 1/8 OR
Tues 1/14 OR
Weds 1/15
Spring
Weds 5/28 OR
Thurs 5/29 OR
Tues 6/3 OR
Weds 6/4
Deliverables
Mathematics Facilitators may earn a stipend of up to $1000 pending documentation of their involvement in
expected and possible leadership roles. Documentation includes but is not limited to:
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Individual logs of all leadership activities
Agendas, handouts, and notes from MLT or ILT meetings
Agendas, handouts, sign-in sheets, and notes from school-based professional development or
parent outreach
Agendas and artifacts from school-based leadership work
Please note that payment of this stipend is contingent upon documentation of the above work being
completed.
Candidate Qualifications
Required education, certification, and experience
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Currently teaching as BTU member in a BPS school
Most recent evaluation rating is Exemplary or Proficient
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and ‘Highly Qualified’
At least 3 years of teaching experience
Exemplary content expertise
Demonstrate evidence of math leadership experience and understanding of adult learning
Commitment to Diversity
Boston Public Schools seeks to ensure that demographics of leadership roles reflect the demographics of our
student population.
Applications due by 5pm, Friday, June 28, 2013.
Submit applications online at: http://bit.ly/11H3wlT
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