{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5834059,"jobTitle":"Mathematics Instructional Support Specialist","infoURL":"http://www.applitrack.com/asheville/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3128","externalJobCode":"3128","applicationDeadline":null,"displayDate":"2026-07-15T13:01:59","internalDisplayDate":null,"postDate":"2026-07-15T13:01:59","startDateShowDay":99,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":60,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Asheville City Schools Job Description</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Mathematics Instructional Support Specialist (Part-Time)</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Location: </strong>Ira B. Jones Elementary School</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><a href=\"mailto:Ruafika.Cobb@acsgmail.net\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Ruafika.Cobb@acsgmail.net</span></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">The Mathematics Instructional Support Specialist serves as a collaborative partner to classroom teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes. This position focuses primarily on building teacher capacity through co-planning, co-teaching, data analysis, instructional modeling, and ongoing support within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The specialist works alongside teachers to ensure high-quality mathematics instruction, effective intervention practices, and the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">This position may provide direct support to small groups of students when additional intervention or enrichment is needed; however, the role's primary focus is supporting teachers and improving Tier I instruction.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Schedule:</strong> Part-Time, 29.5 hours per week</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Position Purpose</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">This position was created to strengthen mathematics instruction through collaborative planning, co-teaching, instructional support, and data-informed decision-making. Working alongside teachers, the Mathematics Instructional Support Specialist helps build instructional capacity, strengthen Tier I mathematics instruction, and improve outcomes for all students.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong><u>Essential Responsibilities</u></strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Instructional Support and Coaching</strong></span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e41448b186a914c13adf4426ec9277a8a\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction across grade levels.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"ebf2c5d6f23b796713c9d3c09f41e4ef3\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Co-plan lessons that align with grade-level standards, curriculum expectations, and student needs.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"efe2d2f8334ff2ddeeff6882ef224c7d8\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Co-teach mathematics lessons to model effective instructional practices and support implementation.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e5240555fc2c2ee354bae352f0168a3ae\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Provide instructional feedback and support to teachers through collaborative planning and reflection.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e26775148be8c5e3d6a78b58cb3b330ef\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Assist teachers in implementing differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e229bc622d823e8df413cd63c0bd9c6e3\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Support the effective use of district-adopted mathematics curriculum and instructional resources.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Data Analysis and Student Achievement</strong></span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e1fc00e1426b5cc7c2ff492aee6089524\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Facilitate the analysis of student assessment data, including universal screeners, benchmark assessments, classroom assessments, and progress-monitoring data.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e7123ad566fb5154d1d4be3444098e295\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Help grade-level teams identify trends, strengths, and areas of need in mathematics performance.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"ed2f4a17c0ea93035dddce9557117f438\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Support teachers in developing instructional responses based on student data.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e020bd7dfe8299a4e602e2bc1e005a2e4\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Assist in monitoring student growth and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional interventions.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)</strong></span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e173f9077555916921175048185012f79\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Participate in grade-level PLC meetings and collaborative planning sessions.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e5299ccb8230f20e1a061e306a070a766\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Support teams in unpacking standards, identifying learning targets, and developing common assessments.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e523df847b02eb17691eb47c74d11c375\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Facilitate conversations focused on instructional improvement and student achievement.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"edb3e7579eea1bd6ef923f33a6a5d5f53\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Assist teams in developing action plans based on student performance data.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e618f60d3c1e4beaccf24cf4cec5e674c\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Support grade-level teams in identifying and sharing effective instructional practices that lead to improved student outcomes.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Intervention and Student Support</strong></span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"ee5addfa8777edafecec82da989482933\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Provide targeted mathematics support to individual students or small groups when needed.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e6c591b345b1da4f711936312d390b9ca\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Collaborate with teachers to identify students requiring additional support or enrichment.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e0df9f7d8963e668cf157171b2c85fabd\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Support the implementation and monitoring of mathematics intervention plans.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e1ac6bd637df497e53964505458ed1801\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Assist with progress monitoring and documentation related to student support efforts.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>School Improvement and Collaboration</strong></span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e2a33143f15be5cac56471cfa73d2e831\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Serve as a member of the school's instructional leadership efforts related to mathematics achievement.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e2bd1c180bb4efefc0d99197c8f4231bf\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Support schoolwide mathematics goals and improvement initiatives.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e41022e3476bb862960d3f60931c431c0\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Collaborate with administrators, instructional staff, and support personnel to strengthen instructional practices.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e5a32d668fecbbd0613aa316eff6dd6e7\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Participate in professional learning and school-based meetings as appropriate.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e915d44733f14ab7c2760f3edfbbafa2b\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Valid North Carolina Teaching License.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e86ff6dfa2ed9d368bf5e494a9c986795\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Strong knowledge of elementary mathematics content and instructional best practices.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e74f600677d3443477d1aa2cc6b96bcc5\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Experience analyzing student achievement data and using data to inform instruction.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"ea0c4f265845e7524caf9289e26f13ff6\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and instructional teams.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e4b7d56801d6bca79e0f10466277d99b7\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e9fa12e2c68579501a4d2408c2eecd00e\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Experience with co-teaching, instructional coaching, or mathematics intervention preferred.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\"><strong>Desired Characteristics</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">The ideal candidate:</span></p><ul><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"eeceed47b0cf68b3e02b7f27e5ec110e8\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Builds positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e006667fa897aa904cf5b06a731150fc2\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Approaches coaching through collaboration rather than evaluation.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e1d55a7e2dfe3c465db2f69c63a947059\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Uses data to guide instructional decision-making.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e160e415d8ba19b8755df4ef6b5db7e04\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to school needs.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e76cc4ebe53712d73f789569abe7bdafb\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Maintains a student-centered focus while building teacher capacity.</span></li><li class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" style=\"--ck-content-list-marker-color:#000000;--ck-content-list-marker-font-family:Georgia,serif;--ck-content-list-marker-font-size:11pt;\" data-list-item-id=\"e3398bfcf68ef7ff90af2b76e529ac902\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:11pt;\">Believes strong Tier I instruction is the foundation for student success.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","jobTypeName":"Full-time","positions":0,"payDisplay":0,"payMin":null,"payMax":null,"payTypeName":"Per Year","employerID":101389,"employerTypeID":20,"employerName":"Asheville City 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