Under the direction and evaluation of the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) the PREK-12 Mathematics Curriculum Director (MCD ) provides leadership level mathematics curriculum design, innovation, strategic planning, budgeting and implementation of all district level teaching, learning and intervention in mathematics, programming and the associated management, evaluation and coaching of district mathematics personnel and the deployment of mathematics resources.
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
SUPERVISES: Alldistrict mathematics personnel including but not limited to interventionists and mathematics curriculum coaches. Also assists the CAO to manage contracts with the District's varied mathematics professionals and vendors
QUALIFICATIONS:- Must hold a Connecticut Educational Leadership (092) certification
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Thorough knowledge of the Connecticut Core Standards as it applies to mathematics.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
- Keen ability to motivate people
- High level of supervisory skills and capacity
- Demonstrates mastery level interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
- Demonstrate proven skills in working collaboratively with colleagues, community members and families.
- Proficient knowledge of all applicable laws such as IDEA Grant, Section 504, McKinney-Vento and Maintenance of Effort
- Ability to balance a multi-million dollar budget within legal constraints.
- Proficient in creating and presenting on a variety of legal, budgetary and current topics to various stakeholder groups.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer and District's executive leadership the Director has the following duties and responsibilities:
The Director of K-12 Mathematics shall: - Serve as the district expert in his/her field regarding teaching and learning, including current trends and research.
- Serve as an instructional leader with oversight or curriculum development and updates.
- Directly manage /support the Secondary Mathematics Supervisor for 6-12
- Leads the successful implementation of mathematics programs in the district.
- Responsible for coordinating, planning, developing and monitoring the Mathematics programs across grades PreK-12 for the district.
- Coordinates and leads the district literacy intervention program, supervises Mathematics Coaches K-12
- Ensures that instruction is aligned with the Connecticut Core Standards, interpreting changes to the curriculum, and informing teachers, principals, and district personnel of the implications of those changes.
- Guides the district level mathematics team in evaluating the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs and helps to develop strategies for implementation and improvement.
- Acts as the district math leader and facilitates district mathematics meetings and planning sessions.
- Ensures consistency and equity of mathematics instruction across the district.
- Directly coordinate and manage all K-12 intervention programs and deploy associated personnel in collaboration with building level administrators
- Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to support the effective implementation of the curriculum, facilitate the alignment of teaching practices, and resources.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal mandates.
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations of academic performance for all students and staff.
- Ensure that curriculum development and teaching methods support and are applicable for diverse learners.
- Keep abreast of all new instructional materials and evaluate them for effectiveness.
- Approve the selection of instructional materials and ensure that textbooks go through proper channels of approval.
- Prepare and submit reports to the Superintendent and the School Board relating to the progress and accomplishments in curriculum and instruction development programs.
Instructional and Program Management: - Facilitate the development and implementation of quality curriculum.
- Provide leadership and coordination in the development of curriculum and the implementation of instructional programs of the district, evaluating programs and services on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
- Serves as the central office contact and liaison to keep parents, administrators and community citizens informed about mathematics programs in the school system.
- Ensure that the curriculum aligns with state, national and college readiness standards.
- Keep the curriculum and instruction programs up to date with particular emphasis on evaluating new developments in instruction.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with teachers and principals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
- Evaluate and coordinate the selection of instructional materials and equipment, including technology.
- Ensure vertical and horizontal articulation of skills and content sequence between the elementary and secondary programs.
- Ensure that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and numeracy and fluency, and addresses each student's needs and skill levels.
- Ensure that newly developed curricula are vetted by experts in the field and be knowledgeable of the content area.
- Ensure that the curriculum design outlines differentiated strategies to meet the needs of ELL students and students who learn in different ways.
- Develops and supports district-wide literacy initiatives.
- Serves as the facilitator of the district-based Professional Learning Community within the Office of Teaching and Learning.
- Designs and oversees the development of a comprehensive plan to support the implementation of a curriculum aligned to the Connecticut Core Standards
- Meets regularly with district personnel, curriculum facilitators, and principals to monitor and support literacy implementation.
- Works with state, community, civic, business and university groups to address educational issues.
- Assists with budget development and the budget process.
- Serves as a strategic planner for Strategic Operating Plan, when requested.
Evaluation of the curriculum:- Ensure that there is a systemic process in place to formatively and summatively monitor and evaluate the impact of the curriculum.
- Analyze and disaggregate assessment data to examine the effectiveness of the curriculum in addressing the learning needs of all students.
- Revise and modify curriculum as needed.
- Examine assessments to ensure balance, rigor and alignment to state, national and college readiness standards.
- Examine instructional materials for alignment and quality.
- Apply research and data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching learning process.
- Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis.
- Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs.
- Ensure the effective use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
- Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of education goals.
- Ensure that district goals and objectives are developed using collaborative processes and problem solving techniques when appropriate.
- Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district's goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs of the district.
Communication, Supervision and Evaluation: - Supervise and train the math coaches when applicable.
- Meet frequently with the math coaches and assist in establishing a strategic direction.
- Helps schools and Specialists analyze data and identify appropriate re-teaching methods and strategies.
- Work cooperatively and collectively with principals, staff and other supervisors to ensure that instructional programs and services are coordinated in the schools and are administered uniformly and equitably.
- Ensure coordination of services and articulation between the secondary and elementary levels of the instructional program by communicating frequently with the Chief Academic Officer and Principals on a regular basis.
- Provide supervisory and coordinating responsibility for instructional programs
- By working cooperatively with appropriate committees develop curriculum guides and instructional brochures for the district.
- Direct the use and distribution of instructional equipment and material for the total district.
- Prepare and submit reports to the Superintendent and the School Board relating to the progress and accomplishments in mathematics curriculum and instruction development and programs.
- Coordinates and provides a variety of district-wide professional development opportunities and ensures training for Mathematics teachers
- Writes and implements grants when appropriate.
- Engages in vertical articulation of PreK-12 curriculum goals and objectives
Professional and Staff Development:- Train and provide assistance to new staff members.
- Provide extensive and on-going support for the effective use of research-based instructional practices in implementing the curriculum.
- Model lessons and provide opportunities to view effective instruction.
- Assist in teacher development and evaluation by performing observations and feedback.
- Organize and provide professional development and in-services.
- Work with consultants to ensure that professional development is reflective of national standards of instruction, best practices and the district's theory of action.
- Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in instruction, learning theory and cognitive research through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations.
SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:- This District Level leadership position will follow Compensation and Benefits of the MSAA Contract. Salary range from $157,033 - $166,2533.
- MSAA/Admin Union: Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance
- 12 Month position
