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.
The Director, Mathematics will be held accountable for the following 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
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Director, Mathematics must possess the following qualifications: Education Required:- 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.)
- LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred
- Master's degree in a relevant field of study, preferred
Experience Required:- 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - 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)
Benefits:Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your ChoiceCPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and TomorrowWe understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional LifeCPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
