Program Manager, Mathematics K-8

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

6d•$68,891 - $93,003•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work. BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive. THE OPPORTUNITY: Location: Administration or As Assigned Reports to: Director, Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Band: 7 Compensation: $68,891.00 - $93,003.00 Internal applicants are required to upload a resume to their application The Mathematics Program Manager is responsible for developing, planning, managing, supporting, organizing, and implementing mathematics programs. The Mathematics Program Manager supports the district’s Vision for Learning in a Post-Pandemic World where every scholar graduates prepared for college and career.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Education required
Minimum of 5 years teaching mathematics (K-8)
Must have a strong aptitude in mathematics.
Ability to design engaging and rigorous math curriculum and assessment materials.
Deep understanding of mathematics and inquiry-based mathematics teaching practices.
Deeply believes that great mathematics instruction incorporates multiple representations, meaningful mathematical discourse, and productive struggle.
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives.
Process a strong understanding of data, formative/summative assessment and be familiar with interpretation and delivery of acquisition of data to support principal and teacher understanding of class/school level data in support of learning (e.g., NWEA and ODE Assessments).
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provides direction and leadership in the development of mathematics curriculum for all K-8.
Promotes effective instructional practices and communication that support high levels of instruction through the research-based data driven best practices, effective classroom consultation and program evaluation.
Assists in reviewing and evaluating results of District-wide assessment programs and recommends appropriate modifications to the mathematics curriculum.
Actively assists in the development of curriculum alignment resources that support the District’s vision of support options and the CMSD’s Profile of a Graduate.
Collaborates with building leadership teams and teachers to develop, monitor and support Academic Achievement Plans.
Model and support schools with the use of assessment resources including consistent progress monitoring and Teacher Based Team tools.
Monitors district data to determine trends and in turn develop and implement the most effective strategies for meeting and exceeding district and state achievement goals.
Leads a process for the evaluation, selection, and acquisition of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and textbooks to support the mathematics curriculum.
Assists administrators and teachers in improving mathematics instruction.
Design and facilitate professional learning experiences for High School Mathematics teachers to raise student achievement.
Represents the District or the Curriculum Department on selected committees and/or at selected meetings.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with parents and the community to support District goals and program objectives.
Manage targeted curriculum projects on behalf of the Academic Leadership Team.
Engages in continuous learning through professional reflection and active collaboration with colleagues