Senior Elementary Math Specialist

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Senior Mathematics Specialist provides statewide and division leadership and professional development related to academic standards, instruction, and assessment. The role administers and interprets state educational policy related to mathematics; reviews, updates, and supports Indiana's Academic Standards for mathematics, including ILEARN and other state assessments; coordinates online resources to improve mathematics education; partners with other content specialists to align efforts; and participates in subject- and grade-level initiatives, programs, and activities, including state assessments and STEM initiatives. The Specialist takes an active leadership role in developing strategies, making decisions, and solving problems to accomplish program objectives within established policies and regulations. The role requires strong knowledge of Indiana's mathematics standards and the pedagogy needed to teach and assess them, as well as staying current with mathematics initiatives, policies, and standards across states. The position may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. The salary traditionally starts at $67,314.00 and may be commensurate with education and work experience. The position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

Specialized knowledge of educational systems obtained through experience and/or education.
Extensive knowledge of educational programs and services and their role in educational institutions.
Extensive knowledge of source materials and references, including federal and state laws governing programs.
Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern their far-reaching implications.
Ability to present to internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, choose the best solution, and solve problems.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budgets and grants.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop others effectively.
A degree is not required; at least 8 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Well-versed in the Indiana Academic Standards for mathematics and related pedagogy for teaching and assessing those standards.
Ability to stay current with mathematics initiatives, policies, and standards across states.

Responsibilities

Develop and monitor education program or initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities within educational institutions to increase institutional effectiveness.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to educational institutions and their constituents.
Recommend and direct strategic action to address program gaps and opportunities.
Prepare and analyze reports, including reports requesting funding or implementation of programmatic services.
Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund educational programs or increase program efficiency.
Develop or train educators or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
Serve on boards and committees to provide insight on program highlights and trends.
Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grant compliance.
May recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, and support their continued professional development.
May set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
Administer and interpret state educational policy related to mathematics.
Review, update, and support Indiana's Academic Standards for mathematics, including ILEARN and other state assessments.
Coordinate development of online resources focused on improving mathematics education.
Partner with other content specialists to align efforts and participate in subject- or grade-level initiatives, programs, and activities, including state assessments and STEM initiatives.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.