Job Summary:Reporting to the Director of Mathematics the primary objective of the Mathematics Manager will be to lead a team of Content and/or Program Support Specialists in ensuring that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned with the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This position will lead a team of direct reports, and will collaborate closely with other Content Managers. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
The Manager, Mathematics will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:- Manage a high-functioning and collaborative team that is able to execute effectively and meet deadlines
- Contribute to strategic planning around achieving the goals of the Math team including professional learning, curriculum development, and other Math initiatives that support the CPS Math Vision
- Collaborate with other Content Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect 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 by staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovation in the field
- Manage programs and initiatives inline with strategic plan
- Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager, 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 required
- LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred
- Master's degree in a relevant field of study preferred
Experience Required:- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including the following, is required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience in Math or a related STEM field. (Three (3) years of teaching experience will be considered in combination with two (2) years of experience in an elevated, content specialist-type role.)
- Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.
- 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 two (2) years of district-level experience supporting mathematics programs (E.g., content or program specialist), providing professional coaching and/or managing others
- Experience leading a high-functioning team within the content area focus
- Experience with strategic planning and adult learning to shape the cross-content district-wide professional learning strategy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Expertise in supporting and leading project management systems and structures
- 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 specialists toward excellence, building 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.
