Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Math) - Manor, TX

Please Note: This Director role sits on our District Academics Team and directly supports K-12 math programming using the Eureka and Carnegie math curriculum. We are looking for a great contributor in the San Antonio or Austin area who can travel across our schools in Manor, Bastrop, and San Antonio, TX. This role allows flexibility to work from campus 3-4 days per week and the other 1-2 days from home or the network office.

Your Mission

Redefine what's possible in public education. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that our K-12 math program leads all Compass Rose students to establish a strong foundation as students which sets the table for their long-term academic and personal success. To this end, you will build teacher and leader capacity while leading the implementation of our K-12 math program, curriculum implementation, and instructional coaching. You will partner with principals, assistant principals, content leads, & teachers to ensure all Compass Rose schools have thriving math programs. Your effectiveness in this role will be measured by multiple inputs, with a focus on measurable student outcomes across Compass Rose schools.

You are managed by the Chief Academic Officer.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Experience as a highly effective K-12 math teacher, as measured by student achievement. (required)
• A track record of effectively coaching K-12 math teachers and school leaders, as measured by student achievement (required)
• Deep knowledge of Eureka Math or Carnegie Math (required, with knowledge of both preferred)
• Experience as a school-based leader (Assistant Principal or Principal) (preferred)
• Experience coaching and developing principals and assistant principals (preferred)
• an advanced degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based upon credentials and experience ranging from $77,000-93,000
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

YOUR SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Your Priorities

• Develop and support our vision for excellent math instruction, including excellent Implementation of Eureka in Grades K-5 and Carnegie in Grades 6+.
• Instructional coaching and professional development for teachers and leaders
• 90%+ of all students in Grades K-12 reach growth goals by the end of the 24-25 school year
• Continuous improvement of K-12 math programming

Your Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching and Professional Development

• Share effective instructional strategies with teachers both individually and through in-service workshops.
• Co-teach or visit teachers in schools to model lesson instruction; observe teachers in the classroom as scheduled and/or as requested by principals.
• Work with the principals to create a school-wide focus on student goals for performance achievement.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to obtain appropriate professional development through workshops and courses.
• Assist teachers and school leaders in meeting identified goals for intervention instruction that closes math gaps.

Assessment Development & Data Analysis

• Develop and manage the Network's math intervention programming and create necessary revisions throughout the year.
• Determine the Network's criteria for intervention thresholds.
• Ensure assessment fidelity across campuses and lead aligned data cycles that rapidly improve student outcomes.
• Analyze Network math assessment data to help target professional development needs.
• Provide testing support to schools for effective assessment implementation.

Math Program Development

• Collaborates with the Network Academics team and school-based teams to develop program expectations with aligned monitoring systems.
• Develops and implements strategically planned efforts to support the quality implementation of curriculum, professional development, and coaching in Math.
• Intervention: Supports the ongoing development, improvement, and implementation of math initiatives in the agency using relevant research to develop and support recommendations and ensure alignment
• Math Technical Assistance: Provides timely, accurate, and effective on-demand support for the accurate interpretation and application of Math laws and rules related to curriculum and instruction
• Resources: Works collaboratively with other teams to ensure alignment with priorities and serves as a resource for stakeholders by providing guidance on best practices for Math education

Curriculum: Development and Implementation

• Collaborate with the Academics Team to design key instructional planning materials for math teachers (i.e. Year-long plan, planning guides, curriculum maps, scope and sequence documents, 'Look fors,' assessments, etc.)
• Serve as an adviser to K-12 math teachers and school leaders in the implementation of Network-adopted math intervention programs, and the evaluation and selection of supplemental teaching materials.
• Stay abreast of developments in math education curriculum and instruction, and provide leadership in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the Network's instructional program.
• Coordinate, implement, and oversee various other special programs, events, and projects, either related to math education or to other instructional/administrative functions of the Network as assigned.
• Strategically plan with the Student Support Services team to ensure that the diverse instructional needs of students are met in the Network's program.
• Perform routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering, and retrieving computer data.

You'll love this role if you...

• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization
• Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn
• Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity
• Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching
• Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance
• Have a track record of going above and beyond in service of students and families

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Some working conditions that are required for this role include but are not limited to:

• Standing (Frequently)
• Bending (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
• Hearing on the phone and in person (Occasionally)
• working outside - Occasionally
• Reading (Frequently)
• Exposure to loud noises (Frequently)
• Working in confined areas (Occasionally)
• Travel to other work sites within a 25 mile radius (Seldom)

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.