About Us

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Role Overview

The Math Specialist is a mathematician leader responsible for implementing a comprehensive mathematician program at the assigned school by being a teacher model, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for mathematical instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Instruction

• Provide direct instruction in the areas of mathematics for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional learners.
• Responsible for providing direct instruction to students, individually, in small groups, or in full groups, to enable students to develop mathematic skills.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Provide students daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy.

Mathematic Leadership

• Facilitate strong mathematic instructional strategies through: o Co-teaching to model mathematic instruction. o Observing and providing feedback.
• Identify mathematic literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.
• Provide curriculum support and training for teachers.
• Be a model of teacher techniques in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provide follow-up support.
• In collaboration with school and regional leadership, select tier 2 instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Supports School Leadership with organizational wide mathematic practices and policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of mathematic related learning and development initiatives, specifically providing expertise to create a successful learning environment for students.

Data and Assessment

• Collaborate with and coach teachers on using assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school mathematic data and plan for future mathematic needs.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and support in the use of assessment tools.
• Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs.
• Monitor performance metrics and mechanisms to track needs, trends, the effectiveness of policies and programs, and progress toward accomplishing objectives.
• Evaluate qualitative feedback, quantitative data, and observations on a regular basis to inform strategy, decision-making, and accountability.

Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all families and share progress.
• Be available for open houses, family-teacher conferences, and other events involving families.
• Make yourself available to students, families, and other staff members.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of family workshops and informational sessions involving the math program

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties as outlined by the Principal.
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Alignment with the KIPP Leadership Framework and Competency Model, including but not limited to Instructional, Drive Results, Build Relationships, and Student Focus
• Knowledgeable with high-quality curriculum and instruction for Mathematics and deep knowledge of the NYS learning standards
• Adaptability and comfort working in a complex, fast-paced environment that demands continuous learning and improvement.
• Impeccable interpersonal and organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset that focuses on driving excellent results.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills focusing on student and family satisfaction and ability to work on and communicate with a cross-functional team with multiple stakeholders.
• Driven to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserviced communities.
• Commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team.
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment.
• Help maintain a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families.
• Ability to set direction within the classroom and motivate students to take action.
• Act as a positive role model, effectively manage emotions and demonstrate tolerance and empathy.
• Demonstrated strong pedagogy and instruction.
• Possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage and implement change and continuous improvement initiatives with proven creative thinking skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate an understanding that changing behaviors and habits require repetition and practice.
• Exhibit patience and flexibility with others and display high social and emotional intelligence.
• Extremely reflective and understanding of the importance of receiving feedback for ongoing professional growth.
• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, appearing at school functions, and meeting with students.
• Excellent relationship builder with proven experience building trusting relationships with students, leading change, mobilizing others, and creating champions to support an organizational mathematic mission.
• Understanding of handling confidential and sensitive information with extreme discretion.
• Belief that all students, regardless of background, can go to and through college or on to their chosen career.
• Eagerness and willingness to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization and gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills.
• Interest in performing a critical support co-lead role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-achieving, energetic, and results-oriented environment.
• Flexible with the ability to deal with unpredictability and respond appropriately.
• Established computer literacy, including but not limited to MS Office Suite and other database systems.
• Resilience, focus, and determination on student outcomes.
• Exhibited commitment to the school’s unique community.
• Demonstrate an understanding that changing behaviors and habits require repetition and practice.
• Aptitude to analyze and use qualitative and quantitative data on a regular basis to drive decision making strong judgment.
• Manage and implement change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Significantly strong project management skills and an ability to multitask effectively and prioritize work efforts.
• A deep commitment to racial and educational equity; supports building an organization that reflects the community KIPP serves; holds self and others on the team accountable for centering equity.
• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the mission and vision for high-quality public education and the character traits we value: Affirmation, Joyful, Excellence, Community, Collective Power, and Optimism.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University with a concentration in Mathematics or related fields of study required.
• Master’s degree in reading instruction is strongly preferred.
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Mathematic school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods were sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Job Description Acknowledgement

The foregoing statements describe the primary purpose and the essential responsibilities assigned to this job. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, and responsibilities for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties of this position, as outlined above.

KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We honor our commitment to helping shape a better world by celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees, students, and families.