KIPP NYC Director, Elementary School Math

Company: KIPP NYC Public Schools
Job type: Full-time

Job Description
Position Overview
The Director of Elementary School Math is an essential position that sets the vision for K-4 Math instruction and drives K-4 Math achievement at KIPP NYC. The Director of Elementary School Math will report to the Senior Director of K-12 Math and work to design and implement high priority Math initiatives across KIPP NYC.  High priority math initiatives will be determined in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer, the Managing Directors of Schools, and the Teaching and Learning Support (TLS) team. The Director of Elementary School Math will also be expected to observe classrooms and provide feedback to teachers and leaders on implementation of high priority Math initiatives across KIPP NYC.
This role is based in NYC and may require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
General Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):
Curriculum Design and Management
Develop and oversee elementary school Math initiatives, using student and teacher performance data to align Math instruction with KIPP NYC’s vision of exemplary teaching.
Lead and coordinate large-scale curricular development projects, including the roll-out of Eureka Math Squared across all elementary schools, engaging teacher leaders throughout the process.
Utilize deep understanding of Math content knowledge and effective instructional practices to design, revise, and evaluate Math curriculum documents, focusing on enhancing the quality of instruction and user experience with KIPP NYC’s Eureka Math Squared, Cognitively Guided Instruction, Math Routines and Automaticity, and other ES Math curricula.
 Assessment Design and Data Systems
Develop and design a cohesive summative and formative assessment strategy that accurately measures key knowledge and skills across a K-8 Math progression.
Collaborate with the Data and Assessment Team to create and manage a system for sharing assessment data results and analyses to the greater KIPP NYC teacher and leader community
Design and implement support for the first round of 3rd and 4th grade computer-based testing, which will launch in the 24-25 school year. 
Create and manage system for sharing assessment data results and data trends with the KIPP NYC teacher and leader community.
School Support
Observe instructional practices in schools with a specific lens towards high priority and/or new ES Math initiatives to evaluate changes and determine next steps for teacher and leader support
Support school-based leaders in continually evaluating the effectiveness of the ES Math program overall based on our existing data systems
Professional Development
Provide targeted coaching and professional development experiences to principals and deans to support content knowledge development and curriculum implementation and innovation
Develop and facilitate regional professional development for teachers and leaders to ensure full implementation of curriculum and instructional initiatives in KIPP NYC’s ES Math program

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