What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Program Manager of Math position at Aspire Public Schools?
Description
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
In service of supporting all schools in the region to achieve their academic targets, the Academic Program Manager of Math plays a key role in the development and delivery of Math PD and coaching for teachers. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent and in close collaboration with the Regional Aspire Education Team, this impactful role also supports the development of high quality org-wide pedagogy and instructional practices as aligned to the Aspire Students Learning Framework (ASLF).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Spends approximately 70% of time supporting the region through delivery of PDs and on-the-ground Math coaching and support to teachers.
- Coaching work supports K-12 math coherence through reference to ASLF, the CA Common Core Standards in Mathematics and use of approved instructional tools (Instructional guidelines, pacing guides, etc.).
- In alignment with Aspire's equity beliefs, works with the Regional Superintendent of Equitable Instruction to provide additional resources and or support to Tier 2 and 3 schools.
- Analyzes site-level math data to identify region-wide goals and trends. In collaboration with the Regional Superintendent of Equitable Instruction, co-creates region-wide action plans to address gaps, creating opportunities to implement pedagogy and curriculum that reflect data-supported best practices from inside and outside of the organization, in support of a Region-wide coherent model.
- Builds capacity by training strong teachers to provide impactful coaching.
- Contribute to development of Principal, Supporting Administrator, Teacher training scope and sequence, and developing Math content and assessment knowledge.
- 30% of time is dedicated to org-wide R&D on math pedagogy, curriculum development, and aligned ASPIRE programming.
- Pedagogy and curriculum reflect data-supported best practices from both inside and outside of the organization and the CA Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
- Is a collaborative member of the Regional Aspire Ed Team and works on org-wide initiatives and priorities.
- Collaborate on an evolving vision for Math that is rigorous, standards aligned and equity based.
- Collaborate with Aspire colleagues to determine an approach to drive educational equity in Science and recommend how we allocate resources and programs accordingly. Ensure that vision and program are guided by Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies.
- Drive Math assessment cycles at the regional level including establishing timelines, writing and / or providing feedback on assessments and supporting documents, communicating school scheduling and providing support in scoring / norming.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies :
Education
Experience required :
Compensation : Based on years of experience in the role- $90,000- $115,774
Physical requirements :
Work authorization requirements :
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom / school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ATTESTATION
We are an at-will employer, this does not constitute a contract for employment. My signature below is to acknowledge that I have read and understood the statements above regarding the position responsibilities and agree that I am qualified to be hired for this position :
Salary : $90,000 - $115,774
