Math Specialist- Middle School - Albany, United States - KIPP Capital Region

KIPP Capital Region Albany, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

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.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position 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/Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Facilitate strong mathematic instructional strategies through:
- Co-teaching to model mathematic instruction.
- 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.

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Facilitate strong reading instructional strategies through:
- Co-teaching to model reading instruction.
- Observing and providing feedback.
Identify 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 literacy practices and policies.
Contribute to the ongoing development of Literacy related learning and development initiatives, specifically providing expertise to create a successful learning environment for students

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University with a concentration in Mathematics or related fields of study required.
A master's degree in mathematics is strongly preferred.
Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification required.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Mathematics 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 perspective

Additional Information

WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

Generous time-off
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
And so much more For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.

Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $113,927.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it's like to work at KIPP Capital Region:

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

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