Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Math Specialty) at School District of Philadelphia

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Staff Development, Educational Administration, Math Instruction, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Benchmark Testing, Collaboration, Pedagogical Modalities, Research, Supervisory Techniques, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Compliance, Quality Assurance

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

This is a full-time, Non-Represented role. The salary grade for this posting is 4030. Please note that the final salary will be determined by our Classification and Compensation team after reviewing the candidate's experience and considering our internal salary equity. Title: Director, Math Department: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Reports To: Deputy, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. Over 131,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Will you join us? Job Summary: Coordinates and reviews plans designed to provide a comprehensive education program in math for grades K-12. Provides leadership in the areas of curriculum development, staff development, and the effective utilization of instructional materials. Monitors programmatic activities/initiatives and ensures that they are in compliance with the School District of Philadelphia’s action plan. Essential Functions: • Oversees and directs the activities of staff; coordinates the planning and implementation of curricular programs and initiatives relative to K-12 math; develops plans that address continuous student improvement in response to District data. • Provides direct support to the Deputy of Curriculum and Instruction with regard to math instruction. • Oversees and reviews benchmark test content and design; researches current instructional practices and models for effective instruction. • Plans and coordinates meetings and the work of math curriculum specialists and school-based instructional leaders and coaches • Works collaboratively with internal departments, institutions of higher education and other external organizations and agencies. • Ensures continuous, provided support in the implementation of quality math instruction, assessments and personalized professional development on best practices. • Develops, plans and conducts ongoing professional development training for instructional leaders on integrating best practices. • Observes and monitors the implementation of quality math instruction at schools. • Coordinates with the School District initiatives and the State regarding the effectiveness of the math program implementation. Other Functions: • Attends community and professional meetings as appropriate to support curriculum development. Minimum Requirements: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Seven years of full-time, paid, professional experience in education, three of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity and have involved implementing instructional strategies. Certificates/Licenses: • Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for K-12 or Elementary and Secondary Principal OR • Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate to supervise math for the math specialty Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of: • PA Common Core Standards and curriculum development, as well as implementation and instructional strategies related to curriculum, content and problem-solving. • the principles, practices and methods of education in math. • a variety of pedagogical modalities. • research related to the field of expertise. • the principles of educational administration. • supervisory methods and techniques. Demonstrated ability to: • apply research to practical situations. • oversee and review benchmark test content and design. • plan and administer strategies for effective system wide staff development. • communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • establish and maintain effective working relationships. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Responsibilities

The Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Math coordinates and reviews plans for a comprehensive K-12 math education program. This role involves providing leadership in curriculum development, staff development, and ensuring compliance with district initiatives.