Director of Lower School Mathematics

Overview

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The director of lower school mathematics adapts, curates, creates, and paces research-based lower school math curricula, which support inquiry-based learning.

We seek a professional who is fired up about our liberal arts program, positive approach to discipline, and commitment to serve all students.

The director will create and refine assessments; support instructional leaders with the implementation of curricula; develop materials for and lead network-wide professional development in these curricula and pedagogy;

assist with school-based professional development throughout the school year; and, in collaboration with other members of the math team as well as the data and analytics team, use academic data to adjust and focus instruction.

Responsibilities

The director of lower school mathematics will create, refine, curate, and pace commercial and Ascend-developed math programs that form the basis of the three-part Ascend math program : math workshop, math routines, and number stories (CGI).

Additionally, the director will :

• Develop pacing charts, unit guides, and associated materials for all units in grades K-4
• Create assessment items or select items from commercial sources to design formative assessments
• Develop materials for professional development on the curricula to instructional leaders and math teachers
• Support with the facilitation of professional development sessions at the annual Leader Institute and Teacher Institute, and throughout the school year
• Support school-based professional development
• In collaboration with other members of the math team and the data and analytics team, use academic data to adjust and focus instruction
• As directed, participate in curriculum walk-throughs and implementation visits with the curriculum and instruction team, the schools team, and school-based leadership team members
• Continuously research and study developments in mathematics education and best practices being implemented in excellent schools
• Build positive and efficient working relations with the Ascend central schools team and with the leadership teams of each school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with an advanced degree strongly preferred
• A sustained record of outstanding academic results as a math teacher in the elementary grades
• Experience coaching teachers in math instruction and preparing and delivering outstanding professional development
• A deep understanding of the Common Core and New York’s Common Core-aligned state assessments in grades K-4
• Broad familiarity with math pedagogies and programs and effective practice
• Expertise in the principles of math teaching and research findings and instruction
• Superb organizational, project management, self-management skills, and problem-solving skills
• Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap
• Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
• Insistence on academic excellence and rigor
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Compensation

Initial salary offers for this position range from $105,000 - $120,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

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