Professional Learning Specialist - Mathematics

Position Summary

The Professional Learning Specialist is responsible for providing professional learning for schools receiving mathematics implementation support through NYC Solves. The ideal candidate will be able to make sense of competing and rapidly changing priorities in teaching and learning at NYC Public Schools -- through collaboration with both New Visions staff and external stakeholders -- and leverage a shared set of resources and approaches to provide support that meets the needs of individual stakeholders in alignment with our collective goals and priorities. This is not a supervisory position.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding HQIM for Student Success: Collaborate with New Visions staff, teacher leaders, and other stakeholders to gain an understanding of how HQIM curriculum supports student mastery through the incorporation of instructional and language routines, embeds scaffolds and differentiations to support all learners, and promotes student success on the Regents exam (when applicable) and in future classes.
• Professional Learning: Facilitate professional learning experiences in alignment with instructional goals and priorities of district and citywide leaders in NYC Public Schools for HQIM implementation.  Engage in a shared coaching model to collaborate with school staff to set goals and develop instructional plans, provide school based coaching in support of curriculum implementation; and facilitate regular reflection on progress and challenges.
• Evaluation and Improvement: Work with different forms of data relevant to school stakeholders, including surveys, interim assessments, classroom data, student work, and other relevant data to inform instructional decisions. Analyze data to identify trends and report on findings to various stakeholders. Use evaluation findings to make data-driven decisions to inform support. 
• Capacity Building and Collaboration: Build trust and strong relationships with teachers, school leaders, and district leaders to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Exhibit humility and empathy, recognizing the value of all contributions to the system.
• Strategic Alignment & Ownership: Use shared goals, resources, and frameworks to ensure individual decisions align with our collective priorities. Proactively communicate timely updates regarding team priorities and tasks, and consistently model self-reflection and personal accountability in all our work.