Dean of Math Instruction - Middle School

Dean of Math Instruction 

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Position Overview
This is a critical role in our pursuit of ensuring that each and every one of our students has the skills and mindsets needed to achieve and feel confident as mathematicians, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers! 

The school-based math coach and interventionist is a member of the school team and designed to both provide direct intervention to students and to support a cohort of math teachers.  The work of math intervention is designed to teach and accelerate student learning for those students performing below grade level benchmarks and standards. The work of peer coaching support will be guided by the school principal, with a focus on supporting teachers in planning, lesson internalization, and responsive teaching.  This is an exempt position and reports to the school principal.  This role is paid on our Dean scale. This position is currently designated as a 1-year role, and will be reevaluated at the end of the SY 24-25 school year. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Intervention (~60%)
  • Instruct small groups of students in math; motivate, inspire, and make math meaningful  
  • Monitor progress of instruction action plans with assessments, daily instructional notes and weekly summary reports
  • Analyze student data to design instructional action plans
  • Provide weekly student progress report updates to principals, teachers, students, and families  
• Peer Coaching Support (~40%)
  • From the direction of the principal and in collaboration with regional math coaches:
    • Provide thoughtful peer coaching on Eureka Math² lessons and units 
    • Support peers in the internalization of content 
    • Support peers in the analysis and response to student learning data 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Minimum of three successful years lead teaching experience in math 
• Expertise in assessing, analyzing and instructing students who struggle with numeracy or mathematical fluency 
• Working knowledge and understanding of Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Experience with intervention programs for students who have gaps in math skills 
• Strong data analysis skills across multiple sources of data
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration skills 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
 

• When it comes to compensation, at KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. We look at compensation benchmarks in schools across DC. Salaries for this role are exempt and start at $86,238 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here (Dean and Instructional Coach scale). This role can earn up to $5,000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and part of summer summer break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter. 

HOW TO APPLY:

All interested applicants should visit online at https://www.kippdc.org/join-our-team/apply-now/, and click the job posting.  If you have any questions, please contact us via email at [email protected]. The start date for this position is immediate. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

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Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.