Director of K–5 Mathematics

Overview

Friendship Public Charter School is seeking a strategic and instructional leader to serve as the Director of Mathematics for Grades K–5. This individual will guide the successful implementation of Eureka Math², ensure alignment with CCSS, and lead efforts to build deep conceptual understanding and fluency across all early grade classrooms. The Director will collaborate with school leaders, instructional specialists, and teachers to ensure vertical coherence, high-quality math instruction, and equitable access to grade-level content for all students. By strengthening foundational math knowledge in the early grades, the Director will play a critical role in preparing students for success in middle school, advanced math pathways, and long-term academic achievement.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Implementation & Alignment

• Lead and monitor the implementation of Eureka Math² across all K–5 classrooms to ensure fidelity, instructional consistency, conceptual rigor, and alignment with CCSS standards and Friendship PCS expectations.
• Support curriculum adaptation to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students receiving special education and multilingual learner services.
• Ensure vertical alignment of math content and progression across grade levels.

Instructional Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance on high-impact instructional strategies embedded in Eureka Math², such as fluency routines, problem-solving, and academic discourse.
• Conduct lesson observations, analyze data (MAP, IXL, DC CAPE), and facilitate feedback cycles to improve instructional quality.
• Promote the use of manipulatives, visual models, and structured discourse routines (e.g., Number Talks) to deepen conceptual understanding.
• Develop and monitor improvement plans for grade levels or campuses with low math performance.
• Dotted line supervision of all site-based math instructional specialists.

Assessment & Data-Driven Planning

• Oversee implementation of formative and summative assessments aligned to Eureka Math² and monitor student growth.
• Lead data meetings to analyze student work, identify learning gaps, and plan targeted instruction and small-group supports.

Teacher Coaching & Professional Development

• Design and facilitate professional development on Eureka Math² content and pedagogy.
• Coach teachers and instructional specialists through observation-feedback cycles, co-planning, modeling, and unit pre-planning sessions.
• Mentor teacher leaders and instructional coaches to build school-level math leadership capacity.

Program Innovation & Strategy

• Integrate evidence-based practices aligned to the Science of Math, including use of visual models, productive struggle, and cross-curricular connections.
• Recommend and support implementation of Tier II and Tier III interventions and supplemental math resources.

Equity & Excellence

• Ensure all students have equitable access to grade-level math content by supporting inclusive, accelerated, and responsive instructional practices.
• Monitor subgroup performance and implement strategies to close opportunity gaps.

Family and Community Engagement

• Partner with schools to host math nights, family workshops, and distribute accessible resources to support home engagement with Eureka Math².
• Develop videos and materials that explain key math concepts and build trust in the curriculum.

Team Collaboration & Cross-Campus Support

• Collaborate with school leaders, instructional coaches, and data teams to maintain a consistent math vision across K–5.
• Participate in network-wide walkthroughs, data reviews, and instructional planning sessions.
• Support math interventionists with progress monitoring, curricular adaptations, and effective small-group instruction with specific attention to Tier II and Tier III scholars in math.

Qualifications

• Experience in the role is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven results in delivering high levels of math achievement.
• A minimum of 7 years of teaching experience in mathematics, with some experience in a leadership or mentoring role required.
• Knowledge of current mathematics educational trends, curriculum standards, and effective assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other educational stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use it to make informed decisions regarding instructional practices and interventions.

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