Mathematics Coach Selection Qualifications per OSU
1. P-6 Mathematics Specialist Endorsement (or some coursework completed toward P6MSE)
2. Degree in mathematics or mathematics education; masters in education
3. Mathematics content knowledge coursework
4. Pedagogical content knowledge in line with current state and national expectations
5. Experience teaching; note grade level, subjects taught
6. A minimum three consecutive years of successful mathematics classroom experience
7. Successful teaching of students who struggle
8. Experience as a teacher leader
9. Experience as a professional development provider
10. Recent professional development as a participant
11. Experience in research data collection and analysis and data based decision making
12. Demonstrated commitment in math professional development
13. Good communication skills
14. Good organizational skills
15. Good personal and professional relation skills
16. Flexibility in collaborative work
17. Willingness to delve into mathematics content
18. Commitment to a five-day summer workshop
19. Commitment to before and after school time to meet with teachers
20. Demonstrate a genuine interest in how students think and a commitment to student understanding
Criterion (5 high)
P-6 Mathematics Specialist Endorsement
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4
3
2
Degree in mathematics, mathematics education; masters in
education
Mathematics content knowledge coursework
Pedagogical content knowledge
Years of teaching, grade level, subjects
A minimum three consecutive years of successful classroom
experience
Successful teaching of students who struggle
Experience as a teacher leader
Experience as a professional development provider
Recent professional development as a participant
Experience in research data collection and analysis and data
based decision making
Demonstrated commitment in math professional development
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Good personal and professional relation skills
Flexibility in collaborative work
Willingness to delve into mathematics content
Commitment to before and after school time to meet with
teachers
Demonstrate a genuine interest in how students think and a
commitment to student understanding
Name
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Subtotals
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For interview or written responses:
1. What is your philosophy of teaching and learning mathematics?
2. Why do you want to be a mathematics coach?
3. What kinds of expertise do you bring to this position?