Math+ Director

Job Title: Math Director
Department: Instruction & Innovation
Reports To: Managing Director of Specialty Courses
Compensation Range: $95,000
TRS Classification: Classified

Summary:

The Math Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Math program,
supervising approximately 40 teachers and driving measurable improvements in student
achievement, instructional quality, and program growth across Epic Charter Schools.

Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics:

• Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset.
• Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn.
• Have well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character.
• Possess an ability to build strong relationships, thoughtfully navigate challengingsituations, and get excellent results from others.
• Have problem-solving and clear communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned:

• Lead and coach Math teachers to improve instructional quality, student performance data, and program consistency.
• Provide leadership in enforcing school and administrative policies and regulations for staff within the department.
• Approve all promotional communication and documents shared with school personnel and families. Provide critical program updates to instructional leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of student and family concerns related to Math programming.
• Evaluate and review the performance of direct reports in accordance with contractual and administrative procedures and make recommendations to the administration regarding department personnel.
• Attend all necessary meetings as a representative of Math to provide information and updates on the program with relevant stakeholders, as well as advocate for departmental needs.
• Determine staffing distribution in accordance with demand based on Epic enrollment.
• Direct new curriculum development and program innovation to serve families in creative and engaging ways.
• Oversee and direct the screening and recommended hiring of department personnel.
• Keeps informed on educational innovations and trends as they relate to department concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises approximately 40 Math teachers and may oversee team leads or instructional coordinators as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field (required or in progress towards completion).
• Instructional leadership experience.
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Mathematics.

Qualifications:

• Ability to plan and coordinate programs and administrative activities of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to manage information.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities successfully.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
• Relationship-building and relationship management skills. Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and the general public.
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to present effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work under pressure; pay attention to detail; meet deadlines; deal with difficult individuals while maintaining composure.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail; Ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Must possess excellent conflict resolution and the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from families or members of the business community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong data analysis skills, including experience using Excel or other data platforms to analyze student performance and inform instructional decisions.
• Familiarity with Access and Google Sheets is a plus.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite is required.
• Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the school's business operations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in one of the following areas:
• • Intermediate Mathematics
  • Advanced Mathematics

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made.
• Must have favorable employment references.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position works remotely from their home. Meetings in public places and at Epic offices are also required. The noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud (when students are present).

Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email
Epic.hr@epiccharterschools.org. Someone will call you to discuss further.