Director of Science Technology and Mathematics

Director of Science Technology and Mathematics Brooklyn New York
InPerson Work Required
This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime

WHO WE ARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standardsaligned curriculum and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions to nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problemsolvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations rigorous academics and caring committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusivewe can meet the needs of all students in our schools while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE
Explore Schools seeks an experienced instructional leader who demonstrates a drive toward excellence and is passionate about serving all students. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that science technology and mathematics instruction is characterized by rigor thoughtfulness and alignment to the standards our shared vision and culturally responsive pedagogy for grades 68. They will also serve as a member of the networks program team providing coaching and support for staff members at the network and at schools. Additionally you possess the following qualities:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• Track record of academic results; evidence of being able to move the practice of teachers and results of students by responding to data
• Systemsbased thinker; one who is skilled at creating and implementing systems and processes that enable work to be accomplished effectively across a school or network
• Influential communicator and team builder; an active listener who can inspire others around a shared vision and motivate team members to work together to execute against the vision that has been set
• Outstanding content knowledge in science and/or mathematics in grades K8; minimum of 3 years teaching experience required
• Experience providing network and/or schoolbased leadership in science and/or mathematics; 2 years leadership experience required; experience as a school leader coaching and supervising leaders preferred
• Masters degree in education preferred

WHAT YOULL DO
In partnership with both the Chief Academic Officer and the Senior Director of Science Technology and Mathematics this leader is responsible for the implementation of curriculum design and creation of assessments and professional development related to leader and teacher inputs to actualize the organizations priorities and meet our annual measures. This role reports to the SD of Science Technology and Mathematics and along with the Chief Academic Officer collaborates with the rest of the network program team to ensure effective implementation of activities and initiatives that will enable Explore Schools to achieve our mission. In addition as a Director this person may serve as a coach to networkbased and schoolbased leaders. You will be expected to manage the following:

Science Technology & Mathematics Leadership

• Collaborate with program team and other stakeholders to ensure the implementation of the vision for our mathematics science and technology program
• Pursue endofyear goals and measures for science technology and mathematics and establish structures for progress monitoring and ongoing analysis and reflection
• Coordinate and develop school support structures for networkwide content planning and datadriven practices for science technology and mathematics learning and achievement.
• Coordinate and ensure highquality of all science technology and mathematicsrelated programmatic items (grading assessment guidelines datadriven practices professional development and scope & sequences)
• Facilitate the process to choose/create supplementary materials based on student achievement data and vision for science technology and mathematics instruction
• Collaborate with network contentleads and other leaders to ensure aligned supports and resources for schools
• Review school data and conduct observations to provide recommendations and support to schoolbased leadership teams focused on instructional priorities in science technology and mathematics
• Attend and/or facilitate curriculum and planning meetings with school leadership teams and/or teachers
• Develop and facilitate professional development workshops for schoolbased content coordinators academic directors and teachers

SchoolBased Instructional Leadership Development & Supervision

• Provide instructional leadership coaching to schoolbased leaders (including but not limited to coordinators directors principals)
• Set clear measurable goals and implement coaching activities that facilitate development in alignment with Explore Schools Leadership Development Frameworks and network priorities
• Develop and provide professional development focused on building instructional leadership capacity aligned to network priorities and leadership needs
• Design structures and materials to align practices and approaches across schools; support schools to execute using common tools and approaches

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Explore Schools staff members receive a competitive salary paid time off including network shutdown days considerable matching of retirement contributions and more.

• The incoming salary range for a Director of Science Technology and Mathematics is $100000 to $120000. This is our good faith range at the time of posting.
• Incoming salaries are determined based on experience and internal equity.
• Because we value staff members staying in their roles over time we do not currently cap salary ranges and this is the range for incoming staff members only.
• This is base salary and does not include additional compensation opportunities such as signing bonuses additional time worked pay stipends leadership opportunities and additional pay for specialized certifications and advanced degrees.

Additionally you can expect:

• A comprehensive benefits plan covering up to 95 of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans employer paid disability and life insurance parental leave benefits flexible spending account options generous vacation time and paid holidays professional development continuing education scholarships referral bonuses employee assistance program (EAP) childcare assistance a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and more!
• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development team cohesion and shared responsibility for decisionmaking development and teamwide priorities
• Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Our ESI Staff also have the opportunity to seek out and attend professional development have a supervisor committed to their growth and development and are eligible to apply to our staff scholarship program.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Explore Schools is a network of 6 charter schools located in Canarsie Crown Heights and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn NY. Our network office is in DUMBO Brooklyn. For this position:

• Inperson work is required.
• This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.
• The standard work week is 45 hours though at times you may work more.
• This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day and be able to move quickly in an emergency.
• This role also requires that you be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As discussed in our Who We Are section Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation veteran or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against they should let Tiffany Williams know immediately.

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