Director, Mathematics

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: Director, Mathematics

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

DEFINITION: Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of mathematics education, instructional programs, and curricula aligned with the Maryland College and Career-Readiness Standards and Standards for Mathematical Practice. Facilitates support for services to schools, students, and families. Ensures that all initiatives support the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system-wide goals and priorities and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Facilitates quality professional development related to curriculum and instruction in mathematics, Pre-K through grade 12.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Leads and ensures that the Office of Mathematics, Pre-K through grade 12, supports the system-wide priorities through professional development, curriculum writing, and during school day support through coaching. Revises curriculum, instructional techniques, and support to schools to meet system-wide goals.

· Communicates, directs, and evaluates all components of the mathematics program PreK-12 (i.e. curriculum selection, curriculum implementation, impact of professional development).

· Facilitates the implementation, development and refinement of the curriculum for mathematics PreK-12 and ensures the alignment of the curricula to the Maryland College and Career-Readiness Standards and to other assessment requirements.

· Develops and identifies assessments in mathematics that are integrated and aligned with the Maryland College and Career-Readiness Standards and Frameworks, and monitors progress in meeting achievement goals while ensuring that data is used formatively to strengthen the mathematics program overall.

· Identifies and recommends prevention, intervention, and enrichment opportunities for students in mathematics PreK-12.

· Provides leadership in the identification of research-based strategies to support effective instruction conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application across mathematics PreK-12.

· Provides the approved mathematics textbooks, instructional materials, and software for schools for mathematics PreK-12, ensuring that resources support the achievement of all students.

· Develops collaborative relationships with external partners that benefit schools and support system priorities and identifies measurement metrics to evaluate partnerships.

· Collaborates with leadership in the Office of Special Education and the Office of Multilingual Achievement to ensure that all students have access to grade-level curriculum with appropriate scaffolds and linguistic supports.

· Provides parents, guardians, and community stakeholder groups with information concerning the mathematics instructional program expectations for Prek-12.

· Ensures that the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Mathematics PreK-12 are implemented in accordance with the school system’s policies, procedures, and curriculum guidelines and without duplication of the services of other offices.

· Collaborates and coordinates with the Offices of Special Education, Multilingual Achievement, and Organizational Development Leadership for the design and delivery of professional development for the Office of Mathematics PreK-12 and schools.

· Provides leadership in the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies and procedures for the Baltimore County Public Schools.

· Develops professional learning for staff within the office and evaluates their performance, professional growth, and development.

· Develops and administers operating, capital, and other budgets, and monitors business operations to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

· Plans, budgets, and controls office expenditures and grants to ensure the allocation of resources and all spending are in alignment with the system priorities

· Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience:

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a field related to the assignment, with at least fifteen additional hours of approved graduate and/or in-service credit.

· Six years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience in mathematics education in a public educational setting.

Licenses and Certificates:

· Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Prek-12 instructional practices in mathematics.

· Technology competency includes knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

· Outstanding oral and written communications skills.

· Strong leadership, management, and human relations skills.

· Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally performed in an office and a variety of school environments. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

This position is eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

· Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.

· Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.

· Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.

· Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

· All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.

· Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

· If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

· Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

· Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

· All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.

· Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).