University of California  Los Angeles

California Mathematics Project Executive Director

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of K12 teaching experience, especially with low-performing schools.
  • Extensive background in teacher professional development, preferably specific to mathematics.
  • Understanding of the relationship between literacy and mathematics achievement.
  • Experience with K-16 partnerships and current state educational issues, particularly CaCCSS-M.
  • Management-level experience with academic administrators and faculty to promote professional development goals.
  • In-depth knowledge of mathematics and effective leadership skills for partnership building.
  • Strong organizational skills and experience in resource management, including proposal writing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the California Mathematics Project and its regional sites in alignment with the University of California's mission.
  • Provide professional development and leadership training to mathematics educators.
  • Support the implementation of State Board of Education Standards in mathematics education.
  • Enhance partnerships with low-performing and high-need schools to boost mathematics education.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including teachers and site directors, to advance program goals.
  • Secure funding and manage resources effectively to sustain program initiatives.
  • Work closely with other subject matter projects and administrative offices within UCOP.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
  • Access to a wide range of educational and professional resources through UC.
  • Flexibility in work locations due to frequent travel.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on mathematics education statewide.
Full Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter required

Position Summary

The California Mathematics Project (CMP) provides professional development and leadership training for teachers of mathematics. The CMP Executive Director provides leadership for the Statewide Project and CMP regional sites in the context of the California Subject Matter Project (CSMP) model and mission as one of nine discipline-based projects in the CSMP network administered by the University of California (UC). CMP provides support to teachers to develop and enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to implement State Board of Education Standards, supports the improvement of mathematics education, and supports the development of long-term partnerships with low-performing schools and high need schools.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • K12 teaching experience is desirable, as is experience working with low-performing schools and familiarity with issues of diversity and equity in mathematics education. (Required)
  • Extensive experience in discipline-specific teacher professional development required. (Required)
  • Experience in and understanding of the impact of student literacy upon student achievement in mathematics preferred. (Preferred)
  • Experience in or understanding of K-16 partnerships. Understanding of current state education Issues is essential, particularly in mathematics, including the CaCCSS-M. (Required)
  • Management-level experience working with academic program administrators, faculty and senior executives to advance professional development goals required. (Required)
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in mathematics. (Required)
  • Excellent leadership skills required with emphasis on partnership building in working with teachers and site directors. (Required)
  • Excellent organization skills and resource management skills, including a history of success at proposal writing and securing funding desired. (Required)
  • Ability to develop leadership and support program growth in regional sites desired. (Required)
  • Ability to commitment to the CSMP mission and goals required. (Required)
  • Ability to work closely with other Projects and UCOP is vital. (Required)

  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Master's Degree degree or equivalent experience (Required)
  • PhD in mathematics or mathematics education (Required)

  • Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
  • 20% Frequent travel

  • Schedule

    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Union/Policy Covered

    99-Policy Covered
    Complete Position Description

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    The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States. The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
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