Director, Mathematics

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) supports inclusive and innovative learning experiences in math, science, and whole-school integrated STEM & STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programming across the district. It is our commitment that every day, in every STEM classroom in CPS, all students will: actively make sense of and construct solutions to complex questions; productively contribute to the learning community to support a culture of collaboration, risk-taking, and innovation; and regularly reflect on and communicate their understanding of disciplinary ideas. Through these experiences and purposeful opportunities to face transdisciplinary challenges, students will graduate from CPS with advanced STEM literacies prepared to make the world a better place. Job Summary: The primary objective of the Director, Mathematics will be to provide the vision and direction for district-wide K-12 Math expectations, guidance, and ongoing support for curriculum, instruction, assessment and intervention impacting all students. This position will lead a team of direct reports and will report to the Executive Director of STEM Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university, required
Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate grade level and content level endorsement, is required. (Candidates with a valid out-of-state, reciprocal license will be considered but must obtain ISBE licensure within 6 months of hire.)
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, including the following, is required:
Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience in Math or other STEM-related field(s)
Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences to meet the needs of participants
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a management position leading a team of direct reports, providing professional coaching and managing individuals in developing and achieving a strategic plan
Teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.
Experience with strategic planning and adult learning to shape the cross-content district-wide professional learning strategy
Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Deep knowledge/understanding of Math teaching and learning instructional best practices
Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set
Excellent leadership development and instructional leadership skills; capable of coaching managers toward excellence, building the capacity of content area teams and developing meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously
Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff
Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision, and ensuring that all students have access to grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities
Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district
Excellent technology skills (Google Suite)
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred
Master’s degree in a relevant field of study, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a high-functioning and collaborative team that is able to execute effectively, meet deadlines, and produce quality work to further the visions of the district, office, and department
Lead strategic planning around Math initiatives to support district-wide vision for teaching & learning
Lead the Mathematics Team within the Department of STEM Programs to improve student outcomes via professional learning, curriculum supports, programmatic supports, and partnerships
Collaborate with relevant offices and departments to support a coherent vision for teaching and learning across content areas
Facilitate regular meetings with Content Specialists and Curriculum Designers to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of the district’s universally available digital curriculum, Skyline
Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of Math Content Specialists
Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development
Maintain content area expertise through staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovation in the field
Perform other related duties as assigned