Math Specialist, Grant Position: 2025-2026 School Year

Position Type: Certified- 240-Day contract

Date Posted: 6-5-2025

Location: Gillham, AR 

Closing Date: Until Filled

Math Specialist Job Requirements

Candidate must be a self-starter and team player. He/she must show strong examples of classroom instruction and classroom management. He/she should have evidence of instructional leadership (i.e., mentoring, model classroom or hosting of site-based observations, training, etc). 

Qualifications

• Mathematics Certification

• A minimum of three years teaching experience

• A Master degree 

• Candidate must have current training in mathematics practices

• Knowledge of Arkansas State Standards

• Knowledge of current research and effective practice in standards based curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the area of mathematics

• Experience in adult learning situation and in team problem solving

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned 

Mathematics specialists will coordinate schedules with the building principals in the DeQueen-Mena ESC region, work with other instructional facilitators in the district to accomplish district goals, and work directly with teachers to improve classroom instruction.

• Design, conduct, and implement professional development based on best practices

• Understand and disseminate current research

• Assist teachers with planning, modeling, and co-teaching lessons and units

• Model appropriate instructional strategies

• Act as an instructional resource to the classroom teachers

• Assist in creating, implementing, and evaluating instructional strategies

• Integrate technology into the curriculum

• Recommend resources to building principals

• Assist in selection of standards-based instructional materials

• Plan, organize, and assist in the development of curriculum and common grade level assessments

• Align curriculum within schools and with state

• Implement standards-based curriculum into classroom

• Assist with state and local assessments

• Evaluate assessment results, and incorporate strategies based on data disaggregation

• Assist with PLC, RTI, and other processes in place in districts

This position is grant-funded through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and will remain open until filled.

To apply, please send completed application and a resume to dana.ray@dmesc.org.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dana Ray at dana.ray@dmesc.org or via phone at 479-385-4319.

 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator
DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative
240-Day Certified Position

Date Posted: 6-5-2025

Closing Date: Until filled
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Position Summary:

The DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator to support and advance CTE initiatives across its member school districts. This full-time, 240-day certified position is designed for an experienced educator with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in workforce readiness education. The CTE Coordinator will work closely with district personnel, the Division of Career and Technical Education (DCTE), and other state and regional partners to promote high-quality CTE programming and professional learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and professional development for member districts regarding CTE initiatives, programs of study, and Perkins V compliance.

• Assist schools with grant writing, budgeting, and management of CTE-related funds.

• Coordinate CTE professional development events aligned with state and regional workforce needs.

• Serve as a liaison between member districts and the Arkansas Division of Career and Technical Education.

• Collaborate with other Education Service Cooperatives and state organizations to promote best practices in CTE.

• Support school districts in aligning CTE pathways with student interests, workforce demands, and postsecondary goals.

• Assist in data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement of CTE programs.
  Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Arkansas educator license.

• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience, with preference given to candidates with experience teaching Career and Technical Education courses.

• Demonstrated knowledge of CTE program structures, funding streams, and state and federal regulations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient with technology and digital tools used in program management and communication.
Preferred Attributes of an Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about student achievement, college and career readiness, and equitable access to high-quality CTE programs.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build positive relationships with educators, administrators, and state personnel.

• Flexible, dependable, and self-directed with strong initiative and follow-through.

• Professional demeanor with a collaborative mindset.

• Knowledge of workforce development trends, industry-recognized credentials, and career pathways.

• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and facilitate collaborative planning with district teams.

Terms of Employment:

• Certified position

• 240-day contract

• Salary based on experience and DMESC certified salary schedule

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Application

• Résumé

Submit application materials to:
Dana Ray (dana.ray@dmesc.org)Questions: 479-385-4319

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