KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2, 500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Elementary School Mathematics is an essential position that drives student achievement in Mathematics for KIPP Capital Region in grades K-4. In partnership with the Teaching and Learning team, this person will directly support the implementation of curriculum through observation and feedback, materials creation, data analysis and coaching, and the facilitation of targeted and well-planned adult learning experiences so that our teachers and leaders can provide excellent Mathematics instruction in all of our Elementary School classrooms.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Design and Management

• Support regional math initiatives based on student and teacher data to deliver consistent excellent Elementary School math instruction across KIPP Capital Region
• Draw on content knowledge and understanding of effective math instructional practices to review curriculum documents, make recommendations and create materials as needed
• Continually evaluate curriculum implementation through the establishment of enabling systems that monitor progress and demonstrate quantitative and qualitative academic growth
• Attend and participate in weekly Teaching and Learning Team Meetings to provide reflections on curriculum implementation based in data
• Oversee the administration of regional assessments for Elementary School students that yield meaningful data on student math skill and content progression
• Analyze regional data in collaboration with regional leaders and school-based leaders to create action plans that promote student achievement
• Collaborate with other KIPP regions and KIPP Foundation, to manage a system for sharing assessment data results and analyses with the greater KIPP Capital Region teacher and leader community.

School Support

• Regularly observe instruction at multiple Elementary School sites within the region to identify best practices, spot and address curriculum design or implementation gaps, and determine professional development goals for math teachers and leaders for specific sub groups (grade-level, school site, region-wide, etc...)
• Using a data-driven pedagogy, collaborate with school-based leaders and teachers to devise meaningful action steps that improve student outcomes
• Support and coach school-based leaders in continually evaluating the effectiveness of the Math program overall

Professional Development for KIPP Capital Region

• Provide targeted coaching and professional development experiences to Elementary School principals, coaches and select teachers to further content knowledge development and support curriculum implementation and innovation
• Develop and facilitate regional professional development for teachers and leaders to ensure full implementation of curriculum and instructional initiatives across content areas and grade levels (with focus on Elementary School Mathematics)

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties outlined by the Senior Director of K-8 Academics and Chief Academic Officer.
• Commit to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Comply with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university in Education, Mathematics, or a related field.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Mathematics, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher, preferably in a charter or public school environment in NYS, with at least 3 of those years being in grades K-4.
• 3 years of instructional leadership experience, preferably in Mathematics that required management of team and/or individuals, instructional coaching, facilitation of professional development, and the responsibility for student outcomes.
• This position requires frequent travel between our schools throughout the Capital District area.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods were sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Flexible working arrangement
• Generous time-off
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary .

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KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $109, 300 - $120, 800.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our graded salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it's like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/