Manager, Mathematics

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Located within the Office of Teaching & Learning (T&L), the Department of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) supports inclusive and innovative learning experiences in math, science, and whole-school integrated STEM & STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programming across the district. It is our commitment that every day, in every STEM classroom in CPS, all students will: actively make sense of and construct solutions to complex questions; productively contribute to the learning community to support a culture of collaboration, risk-taking, and innovation; and regularly reflect on and communicate their understanding of disciplinary ideas. Through these experiences and purposeful opportunities to face transdisciplinary challenges, students will graduate from CPS with advanced STEM literacies prepared to make the world a better place.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Mathematics the primary objective of the Mathematics Manager will be to lead a team of Content and/or Program Support Specialists in ensuring that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned with the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This position will lead a team of direct reports, and will collaborate closely with other Content Managers. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Manager, Mathematics will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Manage a high-functioning and collaborative team that is able to execute effectively and meet deadlines

Contribute to strategic planning around achieving the goals of the Math team including professional learning, curriculum development, and other Math initiatives that support the CPS Math Vision

Collaborate with other Content Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect a coherent vision for teaching and learning across content areas

Facilitate regular meetings with Content Specialists and Curriculum Designers to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of the district’s universally available digital curriculum, Skyline

Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of Math Content Specialists

Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development

Maintain content area expertise by staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovation in the field

Manage programs and initiatives inline with strategic plan

Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager, Mathematics must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university required

Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate grade level and content level endorsement required

LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred

Master’s degree in a relevant field of study preferred

Experience Required:

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including the following, is required:

Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience in Math or a related STEM field. (Three (3) years of teaching experience will be considered in combination with two (2) years of experience in an elevated, content specialist-type role.)

Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.

Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences to meet the needs of participants

Minimum of two (2) years of district-level experience supporting mathematics programs (E.g., content or program specialist), providing professional coaching and/or managing others

Experience leading a high-functioning team within the content area focus

Experience with strategic planning and adult learning to shape the cross-content district-wide professional learning strategy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Expertise in supporting and leading project management systems and structures

Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning

Deep knowledge/understanding of Math teaching and learning instructional best practices

Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success

Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set

Excellent leadership development and instructional leadership skills; capable of coaching specialists toward excellence, building capacity of content area teams and developing meaningful and high-impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders

Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously

Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff

Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision, and ensuring that all students have access to grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities

Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district

Excellent technology skills (Google Suite)

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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