Position Overview
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources and educator professional development.
Divisions/Teams
Content and Curriculum: The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. Additionally, the team sets a vision for serving the whole child and closing the opportunity gap through leading the work in academic programming, innovation and high-potential learners.
Extended Learning and Academic Recovery: The Extended Learning and Academic Recovery division oversees most of DCPS' K-12 summer school programs including enrichment and retention programs in alignment with the laws and regulations of the District of Columbia. Additionally, the team oversees the largest group of afterschool programs with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant and meets the needs of high potential students in grades K-5 through the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM.)
Language Acquisition: The Language Acquisition division welcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process of identifying English Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth.
Professional Learning and Educational Technology: The Professional Learning and Educational Technology division sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as creates systems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning and educational technology initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, district PD and other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPS offices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators.
Specialized Instruction: The Specialized Instruction division works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non-disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.
STEM is responsible for leading OTL's work in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The team supports the integration of STEM initiatives within the overall DCPS Academic Plan. Additionally, the team oversees the development of mathematics and science curriculum and professional development for teachers. Finally, the team builds and maintains relationships with external organizations, such as industry partners, institutions of higher education, non-profit groups, governmental agencies, and professional societies to further STEM integration.
The Director, Secondary Math is responsible for using their expertise in secondary math and computer science curriculum and instruction to assist with the management of key secondary math initiatives and the development of engaging curriculum and effective professional development. The Director also will oversee the implementation of multiple models of school support that ensure responsiveness to schools’ needs, including the ongoing development and implementation of LEAP (Learning together to Advance our Practice), DCPS’ school-based model of professional development. This leader manages a team in working towards the goals of the Office.
The Director, Secondary Math will report to the Senior Director, Core Content Alignment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
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Sets the vision for the curriculum, instruction, programming, and school-based support for secondary math in DCPS schools teams, with a focus on creating and sustaining high-quality teaching and learning and equity in mathematics.
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Applies math curriculum development expertise to setting criteria and framework for developing rigorous college and career preparation curricula in DCPS middle and high schools.
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Applies instructional expertise to improving the effectiveness of math instruction in DCPS schools, specifically including implementation of the Common Core State Standards.
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Works with instructional superintendents and school leaders to assess needs of secondary math teachers, content area teachers, and LEAP leaders; and supervises the creation of professional development opportunities and school-based supports to address those needs and increase the quality of math instruction.
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Provides professional development to school-based leadership.
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Supports school-based leadership teams by participating in instructional walkthroughs and observations in math classrooms.
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Evaluates the effectiveness of math professional development sessions and plans for continuous improvement.
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Oversees the management of district-supported math programs and interventions; develops strategy and clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for these and other projects that are easily translated into individual work goals and deliverables.
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Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.
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Helps manage the analysis and presentation of data and progress of data-driven initiatives for senior leadership team and external audiences; communicates progress to key stakeholder groups; and incorporates their input.
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Interviews and surveys other colleagues and management teams to determine opportunities for improvement; researches specific issues; and develops detailed recommendations and implementation plans to resolve the issues.
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Builds relationships and liaises with various internal departments to drive collaboration and project success; and interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders.
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Manages a team of four people who support the implementation of secondary math assessments, interventions, and curriculum design.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related work experience, including experience teaching in the classroom or operating in an administrator position in the education industry.
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Master's degree in education with a primary focus on mathematics highly preferred.
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Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
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STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
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COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
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EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
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EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
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TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
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JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [email protected].
