Director of Mathematics and Science

DIRECTOR OF MATH & SCIENCE

Responsibilities:

• Provide system-wide leadership, supervision, direction, support and coordination of all aspects of the PreK-12 Mathematics & Science programs, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development.
• Works to establish a Mathematics & Science interdisciplinary instructional framework across grades PreK-12.
• Works with school counselors, teachers, principals and other District administrators to ensure the academic success of students in programs within the Mathematics & Science initiatives.
• Assists the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in formulating and articulating a philosophy of and objectives for the Mathematics & Science curriculum.
• Guides development, implementation, and evaluation of the Mathematics & Science curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the Mathematics & Science curriculum and makes recommendations.
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, and training of Mathematics & Science instructional personnel.
• Participates in the recruitment and retention of instructional teams.
• Works with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the improvement of Mathematics & Science curriculum and instruction.
• Communicates the approved Mathematics & Science curriculum to the professional staff.
• Works with administrator and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating grade level and departmental Mathematics & Science meetings.
• Provides curriculum leadership for professional development activities for Mathematics & Science instructional personnel.
• Supervises the procurement and delivery of all Mathematics & Science instructional supplies.
• Studies and evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends adoption of new Mathematics & Science instructional materials, lab materials, methods, and programs.
• Assumes a leadership role in developing Mathematics & Science curriculum for any course newly mandated by the legislature or the Board.
• Participates in the formative and summative evaluation of the program by providing data and reports to board, superintendent, cabinet, and external evaluators.
• Works with administrators, teachers, and higher education partners on matters of parental communication and student participation in these programs.
• Participates in the work of state and national Mathematics & Science curriculum associations, networks, and study groups.
• Facilitates the development, implementation, articulation and evaluation of K-12 enrichment and remediation programs.
• Assists with any other duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.