Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

In service of supporting all schools in the region to achieve their academic targets, the Academic Program Manager of Middle/High Math and Data Sciences plays a key role in the development and delivery of math and data sciences instructional programming and coaching for teachers and school leaders. Reporting to the Regional Senior Director and in close collaboration with the Regional 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 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spends approximately 70% of time supporting the region through delivery of Math and Data Sciences instructional programming and on-the-ground coaching and support to teachers and schools.
• Coaches for universal secondary (grades 6-12) Math and Data Sciences program coherence through reference to ASLF, the Common Core Standards, and use of approved instructional tools (Instructional guidelines, pacing guides, etc.).
• Collaborates with the Regional leaders to provide additional resources and/or support to schools in need of intensive and targeted support.
• Supports and develops teachers and leaders to have an inquiry-based, student-collaborative learning approach in Math and Data Sciences.
• Analyzes site-level and region-wide Math and Data Sciences data to identify region-wide goals and trends. In collaboration with the Regional leaders, co-creates region-wide strategic 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.
• Contributes to the development of Principal, Supporting Administrator, Teacher training scope and sequence, and developing Math and Data Sciences 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.
• Design and vision of Math and Data Sciences program that is rigorous, inquiry-based, standards-aligned and student-collaborative centered. Collaborate with Aspire colleagues to determine an approach to drive educational equity in Math and Data Sciences 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.
• Analyze data on Math and Data Sciences assessments to identify goals and trends.
• Conduct audits of Math and Data Sciences curriculum including unit plans, lesson plans, and projects. Develop and design in collaboration with instructional colleagues, instruction to address Math and Data Sciences trends.

Organizational Relationships

• Works closely with the Regional ILT and Data Team to maximize the ability of Aspire Public Schools to interrupt inequities in education for our young people.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Additional:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Actively seeks to improve and simplify Aspire’s approach to particular job functions
• Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment
• This role may require travel and attendance up to 80% time to schools across the region and may require some periodic travel to all Aspire regions and/or other locations for conferences/professional development
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Vast knowledge of the CA Common Core Standards in Mathematics and Data Sciences.
• Instructional leadership and teaching experience: proven results in student learning as both an instructional leader and a teacher
• Knowledge of teacher and leader development frameworks and ability to co-develop aligned content and systems
• Command of the instruction-assessment cycle, and ability to apply this knowledge to develop a cohesive Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) program
• Ability to design and launch data-driven systems for math standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Ability to coach others and improve their practice
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Ability to manage projects including development, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to communicate proactively, effectively and provide and act on feedback
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills using an inquiry framework
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to contribute to a team
• Understands and applies an equity centered lens in problem solving

Minimum Educational Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with relevant degree and/or content expertise;
• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience required:

• 5 years as a teacher or school administrator, with demonstrated results in mathematics


Compensation:

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

Aspire Public Schools Academic Program Manager Pay scale

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.