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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mathematics Instructional Support Specialist - **Company:** Asheville City Schools - **Location:** Asheville, NC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://api.schoolspring.com/api/Jobs/5834059?domainName= ## About the Role * Valid North Carolina Teaching License. * Strong knowledge of elementary mathematics content and instructional best practices. * Experience analyzing student achievement data and using data to inform instruction. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and instructional teams. * Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Experience with co-teaching, instructional coaching, or mathematics intervention preferred., * Builds positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff. * Approaches coaching through collaboration rather than evaluation. * Uses data to guide instructional decision-making. * Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to school needs. * Maintains a student-centered focus while building teacher capacity. * Believes strong Tier I instruction is the foundation for student success. ## Description 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. 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. Schedule: Part-Time, 29.5 hours per week Position Purpose 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. Essential Responsibilities Instructional Support and Coaching * Collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction across grade levels. * Co-plan lessons that align with grade-level standards, curriculum expectations, and student needs. * Co-teach mathematics lessons to model effective instructional practices and support implementation. * Provide instructional feedback and support to teachers through collaborative planning and reflection. * Assist teachers in implementing differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs. * Support the effective use of district-adopted mathematics curriculum and instructional resources. Data Analysis and Student Achievement * Facilitate the analysis of student assessment data, including universal screeners, benchmark assessments, classroom assessments, and progress-monitoring data. * Help grade-level teams identify trends, strengths, and areas of need in mathematics performance. * Support teachers in developing instructional responses based on student data. * Assist in monitoring student growth and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional interventions. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) * Participate in grade-level PLC meetings and collaborative planning sessions. * Support teams in unpacking standards, identifying learning targets, and developing common assessments. * Facilitate conversations focused on instructional improvement and student achievement. * Assist teams in developing action plans based on student performance data. * Support grade-level teams in identifying and sharing effective instructional practices that lead to improved student outcomes. Intervention and Student Support * Provide targeted mathematics support to individual students or small groups when needed. * Collaborate with teachers to identify students requiring additional support or enrichment. * Support the implementation and monitoring of mathematics intervention plans. * Assist with progress monitoring and documentation related to student support efforts. School Improvement and Collaboration * Serve as a member of the school's instructional leadership efforts related to mathematics achievement. * Support schoolwide mathematics goals and improvement initiatives. * Collaborate with administrators, instructional staff, and support personnel to strengthen instructional practices. * Participate in professional learning and school-based meetings as appropriate. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)