Vice President of STEM

Job Description

About The Position

The Vice President of STEM leads the K-12 math and science vision for all KIPP schools and oversees the Math and Science Teams. Additionally, the Vice President of STEM collaborates with the Teaching and Learning Leadership team, including the Vice President of Literacy and Humanities, Vice President of School Support, Chief of Staff, and Content Directors to lead student growth and achievement. The Vice President of STEM reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

Vision Setting

Develop the K-12 math and science vision for all KIPP schools, including the execution of national curriculum, assessment, and instructional initiatives strategy.

Identify opportunities to improve current instructional practices, in collaboration with regional leaders and academic directors, using rigorous student growth and achievement data

Invest KIPP Foundation and regional leaders in national academic and student success goals and oversee implementation plans to ensure student success

Curriculum & Instruction

Oversee implementation of the curriculum and assessments across math and science content areas for all KIPP schools, including K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade bands, in collaboration with KIPP Foundation team members, regional and school-based academic leaders

Manage and lead curriculum-expert directors responsible for supporting Common Core aligned curriculum and professional development across elementary schools, middle schools and high schools

Manage and forge external relationships with curriculum and teacher development partners

Develop, lead and oversee innovative learning initiatives, including learning management systems, online assessment and student achievement benchmarks.

Team Management

Lead a team of match and science program directors as they work with regional content leaders to implement shared curriculum, assessment, and key pedagogical practices with fidelity.

Manage the growth and development of all team members and cohesive collaboration across all academic content areas, including regular team meetings and semi-annual individual performance reviews

Collaborate and plan with KIPP Foundation leadership team members and the School Support Team to coordinate implementation of instructional vision in schools.

Professional Development

Oversee strategic coaching and support to KIPP Foundation Content Directors and regional academic leaders to address student data and student outcomes.

Oversee national math and science professional development to ensure implementation of unified curriculum and best practices to improve classroom instruction and drive student achievement

Design and implement national professional development and professional growth strategy for teachers and leaders