Director, K-12 Math

About The Position 

At KIPP, we believe that achieving our mission starts with supporting our students to become strong mathematicians so they can build confidence; develop critical skills, understandings, and practices that open doors of opportunity. We believe learning mathematics isn’t just about academic excellence; it’s about being able to access and reflect on the world around you. Also, it’s full of joy! As a K-12 Director of Mathematics, you will support the successful implementation of all One KIPP K-12 Math initiatives including 100% implementation of our One KIPP aligned math curriculum and driving towards the regional student-centered goals for students to be able to graduate ready for their post-secondary plans. We believe that regional outcomes are our outcomes! The K-12 Director of Mathematics reports to the Senior Director, K-12 Mathematics and is a member of the K-12 Academics Team.  

Responsibilities 

The Director will Serve as an internal KIPP Foundation Expert for the K-8 Illustrative Mathematics (IM v.360) curriculum. This includes: 

• Facilitating annual Set the Bar PD and networkwide PD for Curriculum, Assessment, and Systems that support it​.  

• Maintain the suite of instructional tools aligned to curriculum and assessments.  

• Engage in regular Academic Progress Monitoring on related curricular assessments to stamp progress to goals and provide guidance on key network actions​ in Community Calls.  

• Engage in on-site direct coaching via Walkthroughs, Live-the-Lesson Labs, Coaching the Coach, Coaching Meeting Labs, etc.     

• Establish and maintain a regional coaching portfolio to build network exemplars.  

• Support direct PD on-site for curriculum launch and differentiation of PD as needed.​  

• Support the network through pull-in support with any implementation challenges via virtual support, in-person lesson models, in-person PD delivery, implementation visits, etc.