Director, K-12 Math (1 year position)

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About The Position At KIPP , we believe that achieving our mission starts with supporting our students to become strong mathematicians so they can build confidence; develop critical skills, understandings, and practices that open doors of opportunity. We believe learning mathematics isn't just about academic excellence; it's about being able to access and reflect on the world around you. Also, it's full of joy! As a K-12 Director of Mathematics, you will support the successful implementation of all One KIPP K-12 Math initiatives including 100% implementation of our One KIPP aligned math curriculum and driving towards the regional student-centered goals for students to be able to graduate ready for their post-secondary plans. We believe that regional outcomes are our outcomes! The K-12 Director of Mathematics reports to the Senior Director, K-12 Mathematics and is a member of the K-12 Academics Team. Responsibilities The Director will Serve as an internal KIPP Foundation Expert for the K-8 Illustrative Mathematics (IM v.360) curriculum. This includes: Facilitating annual Set the Bar PD and networkwide PD for Curriculum, Assessment, and Systems that support it. Maintain the suite of instructional tools aligned to curriculum and assessments. Engage in regular Academic Progress Monitoring on related curricular assessments to stamp progress to goals and provide guidance on key network actions in Community Calls. Engage in on-site direct coaching via Walkthroughs, Live-the-Lesson Labs, Coaching the Coach, Coaching Meeting Labs, etc. Establish and maintain a regional coaching portfolio to build network exemplars. Support direct PD on-site for curriculum launch and differentiation of PD as needed. Support the network through pull-in support with any implementation challenges via virtual support, in-person lesson models, in-person PD delivery, implementation visits, etc. Skills and Mindsets Mission and Student Focus : Demonstrates passion and commitment to KIPP 's mission and possesses the desire and ability to uphold KIPP 's Core Values (Focus on Excellent Results, Collective Impact, and Courageous Action) Self-Management: Demonstrated record of setting ambitious goals and achieving them with consistency. Invests in developing teammates' skills and mindsets to address gaps in achieving team growth; determines what quantitative and qualitative data are most relevant to their goals and supports the team in creating and monitoring systems for collecting, reviewing, and acting upon data to drive outcomes; able to monitor progress, communicating status to the right stakeholders and adjusting plans and use of time to ensure systems are yielding desired outcomes. Data-Driven Actions and Decisions : Efficiently defines the right metrics to evaluate work and ensures critical team actions, decisions, and recommendations are driven by data; effectively works with team to resolve issues around data to ensure sound data-informed decisions. Problem-Solving : Addresses the root of problems and removes obstacles from work. Understands how solutions may unearth other obstacles further downstream. Shows initiative in generating and recommending ideas and solutions within their own workstreams. Anticipates risks and develops proactive solutions that support their team. Collaboration: Has the interpersonal, diplomatic, relationship building, and communications skills needed to develop successful working relationships with diverse constituents to deliver results. Evolves and adapts plans and approach with diverse stakeholders to drive results. Possesses excellent communication skills with aptitude for translating complex information into a clear and persuasive narratives that convince others by identifying benefits for all. Core Knowledge and Skills: A deep understanding, ability to launch a vision and monitor and respond to results through systems-level leadership on the following: (1) ACT/SAT and (2) Academic Health Continuous Learning : Engages in the work of personal development at work, knowing that personal development is ongoing and vital to their personal and professional success; holds themself accountable to evolving, growing, learning, and unlearning in ways that improve results for students, adults, and the larger community. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Demonstrated track record of student achievement in K-8 mathematics, in their own teaching, through their coaching, and across multiple school sites. 4+ years of math teaching experience. Experience teaching or supporting Illustrative Mathematics 2+ years of math instructional coaching/curriculum development/program implementation or similar out-of-classroom experience. 2+ years of experience math instructional leadership at a district/regional level or similar role supporting across multiple schools Proven ability to coach adults effectively and plan and professional development with a clear focus and impact; trainin

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