K-8 Math Director

KIPP Memphis Public Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is seeking a K–8 Math Director to lead math instruction across the network’s campuses. This role sets a vision for rigorous standards-aligned math, builds instructional capacity, and ensures data, curriculum, and intervention work together to accelerate student learning.

The role collaborates with school leadership, instructional coaches, and the academics team to provide access to excellent math instruction, especially for students needing additional support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in mathematics.
• Experience coaching or leading adults (teachers, coaches, or instructional leaders).
• Experience teaching in the secondary space or leading/coaching teachers in a secondary setting preferred.
• Deep knowledge of K–8 math content and standards-aligned instructional practices.
• Experience using student data to drive instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers and instructional leaders on rigorous math practices and standards-aligned instruction.
• Model lessons, co-plan, and provide real-time feedback to build capacity across campuses.
• Develop the coaching skills of school leaders to support math teachers.
• Support high-quality curriculum implementation with fidelity and responsive adaptations.
• Lead data-driven planning cycles and establish systems to analyze student work and assessment data.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness and align tiered supports with student needs.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Curriculum implementation

Professional learning

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About KIPP Memphis

KIPP Memphis is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. KIPP Memphis serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across multiple campuses, with a mission to help every student develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to pursue the path they choose.

Description

About KIPP Memphis

KIPP Memphis is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. KIPP Memphis serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across multiple campuses, with a mission to help every student develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to pursue the path they choose.

Position Overview

The K–8 Math Director is a systems-level instructional leader responsible for driving math achievement across all K–8 campuses within the KIPP Memphis network. This role sets the vision for rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction; builds the instructional capacity of teachers and school-based leaders; and ensures that data, curriculum, and intervention systems work together to accelerate student learning. The K–8 Math Director works closely with school leadership teams, instructional coaches, and the broader academics team to ensure every student — particularly those requiring additional support — has access to excellent math instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Leadership Development

• Coach teachers and instructional leaders on rigorous math practices, including content‑specific pedagogy, questioning techniques, and standards‑aligned instructional strategies
• Model lessons, co‑plan, and provide real‑time, actionable feedback to build instructional capacity across campuses
• Develop the coaching skills of school‑based instructional leaders so they can, in turn, support their own math teachers effectively

Curriculum Implementation

• Support high‑quality curriculum implementation across all K–8 campuses, ensuring fidelity to adopted materials while allowing for responsive, student‑centered adaptations
• Partner with school teams to unpack units and lessons, anticipate student misconceptions, and plan for rigorous, grade‑level instruction

Data-Driven Planning

• Lead data‑driven instructional planning cycles, including data days, unit planning, and reteach/reassessment cycles
• Build systems and protocols that help teachers and leaders analyze student work and assessment data to inform next steps

Assessment & Intervention Monitoring

• Monitor assessment results and intervention effectiveness across campuses, using interim and formative data to identify trends, gaps, and areas of celebration
• Support intervention systems for students requiring additional academic support, ensuring tiered supports are well‑matched to student needs and progress is regularly monitored
• Partner with campus teams (including special education and MTSS/RTI staff) to ensure intervention systems are coherent and effective

Professional Learning

• Design professional learning aligned to state standards and academic goals, including network‑wide math PD, campus‑based training, and summer institute sessions
• Stay current on Tennessee state math standards, assessment expectations, and best practices in math instruction, bringing new research and strategies into the network

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school leaders and the academics team to set and track annual math achievement goals
• Represent KIPP Memphis math instruction in network‑wide and community-facing settings as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the academic mission of KIPP Memphis

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a strong track record of student achievement in mathematics
• Prior experience coaching or leading adults (teachers, coaches, or instructional leaders)
• Experience teaching in the secondary space or leading/coaching teachers in a secondary setting strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of K–8 math content and standards‑aligned instructional practices
• Experience using student data to drive instructional decisions
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills

Preferred

• Master's degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or a related field
• Experience in a charter school, high‑performing urban school, or similar mission‑driven environment
• Familiarity with Tennessee academic standards and state assessments
• Experience designing and facilitating adult professional learning

Competencies

• Instructional expertise in K–8 mathematics
• Coaching and adult learning
• Data analysis and instructional planning
• Systems thinking across multiple school sites
• Commitment to equity and closing opportunity gaps
• Collaborative, relationship‑driven leadership style

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, in line with KIPP Memphis's compensation scale for instructional leadership roles.
• KIPP Memphis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.

KIPP Memphis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.