Director of Curriculum and Instruction

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Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Please Note : This Director role sits on our District Academics Team and directly supports K-12 math programming using the Eureka and Carnegie math curriculum.

We are looking for a great contributor in the San Antonio or Austin area who can travel across our schools in Manor, Bastrop, and San Antonio, TX.

This role allows flexibility to work from campus 3-4 days per week and the other 1-2 days from home or the network office.

Your Mission

Redefine what’s possible in public education. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that our K-12 math program leads all Compass Rose students to establish a strong foundation as students which sets the table for their long-term academic and personal success.

To this end, you will build teacher and leader capacity while leading the implementation of our K-12 math program, curriculum implementation, and instructional coaching.

You will partner with principals, assistant principals, content leads, & teachers to ensure all Compass Rose schools have thriving math programs.

Your effectiveness in this role will be measured by multiple inputs, with a focus on measurable student outcomes across Compass Rose schools.

You are managed by the Chief Academic Officer.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Experience as a highly effective K-12 math teacher, as measured by student achievement (required)
• A track record of effectively coaching K-12 math teachers and school leaders, as measured by student achievement (required)
• Deep knowledge of Eureka Math or Carnegie Math (required, with knowledge of both preferred)
• Experience as a school-based leader (Assistant Principal or Principal) (preferred)
• Experience coaching and developing principals and assistant principals (preferred)
• An advanced degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based upon credentials and experience ranging from $72,000 to $87,000
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

YOUR SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Your Priorities

• Develop and support our vision for excellent math instruction, including excellent implementation of Eureka in Grades K-5 and Carnegie in Grades 6+.
• Instructional coaching and professional development for teachers and leaders.
• 90%+ of all students in Grades K-12 reach growth goals by the end of the 24-25 school year.
• Continuous improvement of K-12 math programming.

Your Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching and Professional Development

• Share effective instructional strategies with teachers both individually and through in-service workshops.
• Co-teach or visit teachers in schools to model lesson instruction; observe teachers in the classroom as scheduled and / or as requested by principals.
• Work with the principals to create a school-wide focus on student goals for performance achievement.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to obtain appropriate professional development through workshops and courses.
• Assist teachers and school leaders in meeting identified goals for intervention instruction that closes math gaps.

Assessment Development & Data Analysis

• Develop and manage the Network’s math intervention programming and create necessary revisions throughout the year.
• Determine the Network’s criteria for intervention thresholds.
• Ensure assessment fidelity across campuses and lead aligned data cycles that rapidly improve student outcomes.
• Analyze Network math assessment data to help target professional development needs.
• Provide testing support to schools for effective assessment implementation.

Math Program Development

• Collaborate with the Network Academics team and school-based teams to develop program expectations with aligned monitoring systems.
• Develop and implement strategically planned efforts to support the quality implementation of curriculum, professional development, and coaching in Math.
• Intervention : Supports the ongoing development, improvement, and implementation of math initiatives in the agency using relevant research to develop and support recommendations and ensure alignment.
• Math Technical Assistance : Provides timely, accurate, and effective on-demand support for the accurate interpretation and application of Math laws and rules related to curriculum and instruction.
• Resources : Works collaboratively with other teams to ensure alignment with priorities and serves as a resource for stakeholders by providing guidance on best practices for Math education.

Curriculum : Development and Implementation

• Collaborate with the Academics Team to design key instructional planning materials for math teachers (i.e. Year-long plan, planning guides, curriculum maps, scope and sequence documents, Look fors,’ assessments, etc.).
• Serve as an adviser to K-12 math teachers and school leaders in the implementation of Network-adopted math intervention programs, and the evaluation and selection of supplemental teaching materials.
• Stay abreast of developments in math education curriculum and instruction, and provide leadership in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the Network’s instructional program.
• Coordinate, implement, and oversee various other special programs, events, and projects, either related to math education or to other instructional / administrative functions of the Network as assigned.
• Strategically plan with the Student Support Services team to ensure that the diverse instructional needs of students are met in the Network’s program.
• Perform routine administrative / office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering, and retrieving computer data.

You’ll love this role if you

• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization.
• Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn.
• Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity.
• Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching.
• Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance.
• Have a track record of going above and beyond in service of students and families.

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