Director of Math and Science

Role Overview

The Director of Math & Science designs and implements KIPP SoCal's TK-8 math & science approach, leading math specialists, AD of T&L, science, and coaches to drive equitable, inclusive, and rigorous academic experiences for all students.

Through strategic vision-setting, capacity building, and continuous improvement, the Director plans and oversees regional professional development for teachers and leaders aligned to math goals, while overseeing the planning of academic systems and structures to operationalize the academic vision.

The Director works collaboratively with the Director of T&L, Director of SpEd, and Director of Schools to support all schools and ensure that math instruction is culturally responsive, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational goals to advance student achievement across all KIPP SoCal schools.

Role and Responsibilities

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Desired Outcomes

• Drive improved student achievement across all KIPP SoCal TK-8 schools, with each school meeting its established annual math and science goals as measured by interim and summative assessment data.
• Makes sure all math and science related support — including professional development, coaching, and curriculum guidance — is directly connected to closing identified gaps in student achievement.
• Develops and maintains a clear, evidence-based, and culturally responsive TK-8 math and science vision that is documented, actively communicated, and used to guide instructional decisions across all KIPP SoCal schools.
• Lead the region-wide implementation of Eureka math and Amplify science, ensuring all schools deliver math instruction with fidelity and in alignment with established regional expectations, as measured by observation and walkthrough data.
• Oversees the planning and implementation of academic systems and structures that systematize the regional math vision across all schools, including internalization guides, scope and sequences, and data-driven instruction frameworks.
• Leads any curriculum adaptation efforts to better meet the needs of students, ensuring alignment with the gradual release of responsibility framework and KIPP SoCal's equity standards.
• Plans and oversees regional PD aligned to math and science goals, ensuring sessions are grounded in evidence-based practices and responsive to school and regional priorities.
• Continuous refines PD design based on participant feedback and observed impact on instruction.
• Leads, develops, and manages the math specialist, AD of T&L, science, and coaching team so that all direct reports meet their established performance goals and demonstrate growth in their role-specific competencies as measured by mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• 4-5 years of math and/or science teaching experience; must have active CA Preliminary or CLEAR credential or professional out of state credential
• 2-3 years of leadership experience as a senior leader on a school team, with experience and results in driving results through others, and the lens of how math and science practices fit into a whole school plan
• Deep experience with and knowledge best practice research methods for math and science
• Experience driving outcomes for students of all ability levels and ability to show that evidence in the interview process
• Critical thinking skills and creativity in building strong systems and structures that support literacy instruction
• Extensive experience designing and leading professional development and training sessions to a variety of teacher experience levels
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience leading and managing teams to drive results
• A deep passion for social justice, anti-racism work, and equity for all children
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams and schools
• Model the values of KIPP SoCal (lead with love, strength in the collective, equity and excellence, curiosity and integrity)