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KIPP is hiring a Math Achievement Director to lead and refine the mathematics curriculum and assessment programs at KIPP New Jersey. The role involves coaching instructional leaders, developing professional development sessions, and collaborating with teams across regions to ensure excellent math proficiency outcomes for students.

Highlights

Design and implement a rigorous mathematics curriculum aligned with KIPP Foundation standards.
Develop grade-level assessments and adjust instructional materials based on student data.
Coach school leaders and teachers to improve instructional quality and content knowledge.
Lead professional development sessions for educators, potentially for large groups.
Collaborate with teams across KIPP New Jersey, Miami, and Newark to share best practices.
Require at least two years of leadership experience as a School Leader, Assistant Principal, or network leader.
Must possess strong data analysis skills, exceptional math content knowledge, and leadership presence.
Salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
Support services include a school-issued laptop and transportation benefits for commuting teammates.
Work within the Regional Support and Leadership department focused on instructional excellence.

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Company Description

About KIPP TEAM & Family

KIPP TEAM & Family is our network office that includes support teams - such as Leadership Development, Recruitment, Advocacy, Facilities, Finance, HR and more - dedicated to empowering our schools and ensuring the success of KIPP students throughout New Jersey and Miami. Our schools are part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. The first KIPP New Jersey school opened in Newark in 2002 and since then our school network has expanded to educate 8,135 students in grades K-12. By 2027, KIPP New Jersey will provide a world-class education to over 10,300 students across Newark and Camden. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.

In 2018, we grew our KIPP community in response to a need for high-quality school options for students in Greater Miami’s Urban Core communities. That led to the creation of KIPP Miami, which currently educates more than 1,000 students in four schools, with plans to reach 5,800 students by 2025. By offering highly effective educators with strong bonds to families, more time in school learning, services that support a variety of student needs, and a culture focused on achievement, our students in New Jersey and Miami are on the path to and through college, career, and choice-filled lives.

Job Description

The Mathematics Achievement Director serves as a key member of the Teaching & Learning TEAM at KIPP New Jersey.

Design and Deliver Responsive Curriculum & Assessments in Mathematics

Develop mathematics program (curriculum, assessment, implementation support) that upholds our vision for mathematics instruction and long-term learning at KIPP New Jersey, and aligns with the KIPP Foundation’s OneKIPP initiative
Develop rigorous assessments that align to the grade level expectations for each grade, and progress developmentally as our students advance in reading level proficiency
Develop (and modify as needed) the scope and sequence of lessons across your grade band
Prepare module overviews and guidance for internalization for each unit of study
Monitor the implementation of the curriculum, and make and communicate changes and improvements to content as needed
Review and respond to assessment data by making adjustments and modifications to the mathematics curriculum and/or by deploying coaching support to places most in need
Develop expectations and protocols for superior intellectual prep with our normed curricula and the other aspects of our mathematics program and approach

Coach and Support the Implementation of the Academic Program

Support our schools to get extraordinary results in mathematics proficiency by engaging in coaching & strategy sessions with each school in your grade-band in our Camden region
By working with instructional leaders in each school, build our school-based leaders’ content knowledge and instructional leadership capacity -- this may include engaging in walk-throughs, student work analysis protocols, coaching one on ones, leading and monitoring content meetings, supporting PD implementation, and more
Analyze data and student work from major assessments with instructional leaders at each school and make recommendations about responding to misconceptions and implementing instructional next steps
Serve as a point person for all things programmatic, operational, data-related, and logistical – from assessment questions to materials management – related to your grade band’s curriculum

Lead and Engage in Professional Development

As a resident content expert, lead professional development for leaders and teachers in accordance with the T&L team’s annual professional development strategy, including AP Cohort Meetings, One TEAM, One Sound, Leading For Learning, Heartbeat Summit, etc. Note that, depending on the PD strategy, group sizes for professional development sessions may exceed 100 depending on the PD venue
Support content TEAM meetings in mathematics and potentially literacy, on an as-needed basis
Engage in research and professional development opportunities within and outside of the T&L team, to continuously grow and develop our team’s knowledge based, spread best practices, and improve on our collective coaching and leadership skills

Serve as an Outstanding TEAMmate on the Teaching & Learning TEAM

Collaborate with the Achievement Director(s) in KIPP Miami and KIPP Newark to share and understand best practices
Participate in the EKG Walk-Through process, to objectively score schools on instructional practice and to generate feedback designed to move schools forward
Participate in teacher rubric scoring and rating, to help schools norm their scoring and calibrate the rubric scores for all teachers in a building
Participate in routine meetings with the T&L team, to solve tactical matters, engage in strategic work together, build vertical content knowledge and program, etc.
Participate in routine meetings with Managing Directors, School Leaders, and APs, to solve tactical matters, engage in strategic work together, and respond to the most pressing needs our schools have

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

Kid- and teacher-focused: makes recommendations and plans based on what is best for kids and teachers; exhibits a front-line obsession.
Leadership experience -- has served as a School Leader, Assistant Principal, or network leader for two years or more. As a coach and leader for other leaders in our organization, the person in this role needs to have walked the walk.
Exceptional content knowledge and alignment to our instructional vision -- knows the ins and outs of everything related to standards, assessments, and best practices within the discipline.
Strong data analysis skills: can look at an assessment and data set (including sets of student work), diagnose challenges, and immediately recommend clear next steps for instructional leaders and/or teachers.
Presence and gravitas: can command the attention of a room when delivering feedback, explaining data, or leading professional development.
Responsiveness, service orientation, and ability to invest and inspire others -- the T&L TEAM exists to support and serve our schools, and so a top-down mentality will not work well.
Big picture thinking -- can develop and drive a vision that will serve schools across multiple cities. Does not get bogged down by logistics or uncertainty.
Detail-orientation -- while keeping an eye trained on the big picture, simultaneously does not let important details slip through the cracks.
Excellent communication skills -- can speak and write compellingly about the discipline and all the nitty gritty details stakeholders will need to know in order to achieve results.
Proactiveness – does not wait for explicit direction but rather asks the appropriate questions and self-directs; takes on additional projects without compromising the integrity of existing ones.
Flexibility -- sees unforeseen obstacles and challenges as an opportunity to design a better solution

Additional Information

KIPP New Jersey offers a market-competitive salary ranging from $120,000-$135,000. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions.

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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Company Description

About KIPP TEAM & Family

Job Description

The Mathematics Achievement Director serves as a key member of the Teaching & Learning TEAM at KIPP New Jersey.

Design and Deliver Responsive Curriculum & Assessments in Mathematics

Develop mathematics program (curriculum, assessment, implementation support) that upholds our vision for mathematics instruction and long-term learning at KIPP New Jersey, and aligns with the KIPP Foundation’s OneKIPP initiative
Develop rigorous assessments that align to the grade level expectations for each grade, and progress developmentally as our students advance in reading level proficiency
Develop (and modify as needed) the scope and sequence of lessons across your grade band
Prepare module overviews and guidance for internalization for each unit of study
Monitor the implementation of the curriculum, and make and communicate changes and improvements to content as needed
Review and respond to assessment data by making adjustments and modifications to the mathematics curriculum and/or by deploying coaching support to places most in need
Develop expectations and protocols for superior intellectual prep with our normed curricula and the other aspects of our mathematics program and approach

Coach and Support the Implementation of the Academic Program

Support our schools to get extraordinary results in mathematics proficiency by engaging in coaching & strategy sessions with each school in your grade-band in our Camden region
By working with instructional leaders in each school, build our school-based leaders’ content knowledge and instructional leadership capacity -- this may include engaging in walk-throughs, student work analysis protocols, coaching one on ones, leading and monitoring content meetings, supporting PD implementation, and more
Analyze data and student work from major assessments with instructional leaders at each school and make recommendations about responding to misconceptions and implementing instructional next steps
Serve as a point person for all things programmatic, operational, data-related, and logistical – from assessment questions to materials management – related to your grade band’s curriculum

Lead and Engage in Professional Development

As a resident content expert, lead professional development for leaders and teachers in accordance with the T&L team’s annual professional development strategy, including AP Cohort Meetings, One TEAM, One Sound, Leading For Learning, Heartbeat Summit, etc. Note that, depending on the PD strategy, group sizes for professional development sessions may exceed 100 depending on the PD venue
Support content TEAM meetings in mathematics and potentially literacy, on an as-needed basis
Engage in research and professional development opportunities within and outside of the T&L team, to continuously grow and develop our team’s knowledge based, spread best practices, and improve on our collective coaching and leadership skills

Serve as an Outstanding TEAMmate on the Teaching & Learning TEAM

Collaborate with the Achievement Director(s) in KIPP Miami and KIPP Newark to share and understand best practices
Participate in the EKG Walk-Through process, to objectively score schools on instructional practice and to generate feedback designed to move schools forward
Participate in teacher rubric scoring and rating, to help schools norm their scoring and calibrate the rubric scores for all teachers in a building
Participate in routine meetings with the T&L team, to solve tactical matters, engage in strategic work together, build vertical content knowledge and program, etc.
Participate in routine meetings with Managing Directors, School Leaders, and APs, to solve tactical matters, engage in strategic work together, and respond to the most pressing needs our schools have

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

Kid- and teacher-focused: makes recommendations and plans based on what is best for kids and teachers; exhibits a front-line obsession.
Leadership experience -- has served as a School Leader, Assistant Principal, or network leader for two years or more. As a coach and leader for other leaders in our organization, the person in this role needs to have walked the walk.
Exceptional content knowledge and alignment to our instructional vision -- knows the ins and outs of everything related to standards, assessments, and best practices within the discipline.
Strong data analysis skills: can look at an assessment and data set (including sets of student work), diagnose challenges, and immediately recommend clear next steps for instructional leaders and/or teachers.
Presence and gravitas: can command the attention of a room when delivering feedback, explaining data, or leading professional development.
Responsiveness, service orientation, and ability to invest and inspire others -- the T&L TEAM exists to support and serve our schools, and so a top-down mentality will not work well.
Big picture thinking -- can develop and drive a vision that will serve schools across multiple cities. Does not get bogged down by logistics or uncertainty.
Detail-orientation -- while keeping an eye trained on the big picture, simultaneously does not let important details slip through the cracks.
Excellent communication skills -- can speak and write compellingly about the discipline and all the nitty gritty details stakeholders will need to know in order to achieve results.
Proactiveness – does not wait for explicit direction but rather asks the appropriate questions and self-directs; takes on additional projects without compromising the integrity of existing ones.
Flexibility -- sees unforeseen obstacles and challenges as an opportunity to design a better solution

Additional Information

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

#LI-NJ

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