Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Vice President, Content
Direct Reports: Lead, Science Lead, Math
Apply By: 9/12/2024
Mission
EdReports.org is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. By increasing the capacity of educators to identify and demand the highest quality curriculum, EdReports.org is both disrupting a multibillion-dollar market and transforming the way students are taught and ultimately perform. With the firm belief that what is taught matters and that all students deserve high quality materials, EdReports.org publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Explore our organization's core competencies in greater detail here.
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Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 12, 2024 to receive the best opportunity to be interviewed if qualified.
Purpose of Position
The Managing Director, Math and Science will ensure that the highest quality reviews are published on EdReports.org by overseeing all mathematics and science materials reviews, leading strategic initiatives within and across the Academic Office, and collaborating with mathematics and science leaders nationwide. EdReports has an impressive track record of success in providing information about curricular programs through our online reports and has published over 1,100 reports on our website. We have documented use by districts representing more than 12M students and national surveys show that EdReports is the best-known and utilized resource for supporting curriculum decision-making in the country. The Managing Director, Math and Science reports directly to the VP, Content and oversees both Math and Science content review teams.
The Managing Director, Math and Science will build on this success and deepen the work of the Mathematics and Science teams. You will lead a team of professionals and collaborate with stakeholders to:
• Oversee the review process: Manage the entire lifecycle of mathematics and science instructional material reviews, from pipeline development to publication.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Guide, mentor, and support the Mathematics and Science teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Champion thought leadership: Bring an extensive network to the fold; Identify and leverage opportunities to elevate EdReports' profile within the mathematics and science education communities to expand and engage the network(s).
• Drive organizational learning: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by capturing and disseminating learnings from reviews and stakeholder engagements.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with colleagues in Literacy, Multilingual Learners, Reviewer Engagement, Learning Solutions, Research and Learning, and other departments to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Organization's Mathematics and Science Reviews and Review Strategy (60%)
• Supervise and coach the Mathematics and Science teams.
• Plan and oversee the review process for K-12 mathematics and science instructional materials.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-rich, and well-calibrated reviews.
• Collaborate with publishers to acquire materials and communicate throughout the review process.
• Partner with other content area teams to develop, refine, and align processes and strategies shared across the review function.
Thought Leadership and External Engagements (15%)
• Identify and execute thought leadership opportunities in mathematics and science education.
• Conduct outreach and present EdReports' findings to diverse audiences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on mathematics and/or science education trends and research.
Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning (15%)
• Establish and maintain a feedback loop with reviewers, staff, and stakeholders.
• Translate review insights into actionable strategies for continuous improvement and further analysis, in collaboration with our research team.
• Develop processes for managing new projects and staffing needs.
Organizational Leadership (10%)
• Contribute to organizational strategy and governance through work with other leaders
• Lead and support cross-functional teams on various projects.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director, Literacy to ensure alignment and growth across review areas.
• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.
Key Qualifications
Lead Organization's Mathematics and Science Reviews and Review Strategy
• 10+ years of experience in instructional leadership roles in areas of Math and Science within school districts, state departments of education, or non-profit organizations;
• Deep content expertise in mathematics and/or science curriculum and alignment with relevant standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards);
• 5+ years of experience supervising teams, with proven expertise in managing multi-layered teams through complex changes and ambiguity, preferably in start-ups, non-profits, or growing organiz
Location: Anywhere
Posted: Aug. 22, 2024, 12:11 p.m.
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