Curriculum Leader - K-8 Mathematics

Job Title Position Title: Curriculum Leader of K-8 Mathematics Location: Mathematics Division, Fisher Building, 9th Floor, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 Salary: $103,409 - $115,574 Reports to: Senior Director, K-8 Mathematics Bargaining Unit: OSAS Benefits Eligible: Yes Telecommuting Eligibility: Site based. Not eligible for telecommuting. Position Summary In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and supervisors and the Detroit Public School Community District the following vacancy is announced: The Curriculum Leader of K-8 Mathematics will support Tier I, II and III instruction, teacher training, and instructional coaching in the District's core and supplemental curriculum programming. Reporting to the Senior Director of K-8 Mathematics, this role supports the implementation of the District's academic strategy by providing teachers, lead teachers, Academic Interventionists, and school-based staff training on the District's standards-based curricula, aligned with the Vision of Excellent Instruction and Tactical Improvement Plan (TIP) goals. Responsibilities also include developing implementation tools and guidance, partnering with Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs), coordinating implementation of the District's K-8 Mathematics Intervention and grades 6-8 Mathematics Virtual Tutoring programs, and communicating progress to the School Support Team (SST). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate in related content area highly preferred. Valid State of Michigan Administrator Certificate highly preferred. Minimum five years of successful teaching experience. Proven experience with teacher development, training, and curriculum development. Core Competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Ability to work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven organizational skills, high attention to details, and superior time management. Fluency with using digital tools including Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Ability to work effectively with District and school leaders. Ability to manage, monitor, and ensure the integrity of instructional programs and core instructional materials implementation, using student data to drive coaching and support. Growth mindset, with commitment to ongoing learning and willingness to be flexible to meet evolving educator needs. Essential Functions Support school-based staff in implementing effective Tier II and III interventions through coaching cycles, lesson modeling, and targeted professional development. Build the capacity of teachers, Academic Interventionists, and school leaders to analyze and respond to student data from formative and summative standards-aligned assessments through targeted coaching. Coach teachers and Academic Interventionists in planning, lesson delivery, and refining small group instruction through actionable feedback. Draft written guidance for intervention-related initiatives, and coordinate with district vendors, when necessary, to design, monitor, and co-facilitate professional development workshops for staff that address students' unfinished learning and support learning acceleration. Gather and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of Mathematics intervention programs, including K-8 Academic Interventionist support and grades 6-8 high dosage virtual tutoring, and propose refinements to strategy, materials, and professional learning as a result. Contribute to advancing schools' Tactical Improvement Plan (TIP) goals within the scope of K-8 Mathematics intervention, communicating trends in implementation quality, action plans, and next steps to school-level Instructional Leadership Teams, the Senior Director of K-8 Mathematics, and cohort-leader Assistant Superintendents. Participate in, and when appropriate, co-facilitate common planning meetings to strengthen instructional practice. Contribute to Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meetings, when possible, to engage in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and recommending approaches to support schools' Tactical Improvement Plan (TIP) goals. Fulfill other duties as assigned. Security Clearance Internal Applicants If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check. External Applicants In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire. DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at View phone number on click.appcast.io or detroitk12.org/compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit Public Schools Community District