Mathematics Department Chairperson

• Mathematics Department Chairperson (Grades 9-12)Location: College Achieve Paterson Charter School / Paterson, NJOrganization: College Achieve Public Schools
• Reports To: Principal or Designee
• Supervises: Mathematics Teachers and Assigned Instructional Staff
• About College Achieve Public Schools
• College Achieve Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to preparing scholars for college and lifelong success
• Our mission is to equip every student with the academic foundation and character necessary to thrive in a competitive world
• We believe in high expectations, a supportive environment, and providing every educator with the tools needed to succeed.Position Overview
• College Achieve Public Schools is seeking a visionary and collaborative Mathematics Department Chairperson (Grades 9-12) to lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the secondary mathematics program
• The ideal candidate possesses strong instructional leadership skills, deep content expertise, and a commitment to improving student achievement through high-quality curriculum, data-driven instruction, and professional learning.This leadership position includes teaching

Responsibilities

• and the supervision, coaching, and development of mathematics instructional staff
• The Mathematics Department Chairperson serves as a key member of the school's instructional leadership team and works closely with school and network leaders to ensure consistent implementation of curriculum and instructional best practices.Key

Responsibilities

• ? Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Grades 9-12 mathematics curriculum aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards? Support curriculum revisions and the integration of instructional technology, assessments, and instructional resources? Analyze student achievement data and support teachers in using data to inform instruction, intervention, and enrichment? Lead the review of school-wide mathematics assessment results and develop action plans to improve student outcomes? Teach one to three mathematics classes to model instructional excellence and maintain direct classroom engagement? Supervise, coach, and evaluate mathematics instructional staff in accordance with Achieve
• NJ

Requirements

• and school expectations? Facilitate regular department meetings, professional learning communities (PLCs), and collaborative planning sessions? Design and deliver professional development aligned with school and network instructional priorities? Create, curate, and disseminate instructional resources, pacing guides, assessments, and best practices? Foster teacher leadership by providing opportunities for staff to lead professional learning, curriculum initiatives, and collaborative projects? Collaborate with school leaders, instructional coaches, and content specialists to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment? Make recommendations regarding course offerings, student placement, intervention programs, and instructional supports? Partner with the Network Director of Mathematics to ensure consistency of curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and assessment systems across campuses? Lead or co-facilitate network-wide mathematics professional development and instructional initiatives? Support the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of mathematics instructional staff? Assist with department budgeting, resource allocation, and instructional materials selection? Recommend professional learning opportunities, conferences, and workshops to support staff growth? Represent the mathematics department during family engagement events, school presentations, and community meetings? Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee
• Required

Qualifications

• ? Valid New Jersey Supervisor, Principal, School Administrator Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility? Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred? Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in mathematics? Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, coaching, curriculum development, or department-level leadership? Strong knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards, curriculum design, assessment practices, and instructional best practices in mathematics? Experience analyzing and using student achievement data to improve instructional outcomes? Experience planning and facilitating professional development for educators? Strong commitment to educational equity and student achievement? Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills? Valid New Jersey driver's license? Must pass a criminal history background check
• Compensation &

Benefits

• ? Competitive

Salary

• commensurate with experience,

Qualifications

• , and leadership

Responsibilities

• ? Additional leadership stipend may be available based on assignment? Comprehensive

Benefits

• package, including:? Health, dental, and vision insurance? Life insurance? NJ State Pension Plan? Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Professional development assistance? Employee referral program? Extended time off during Thanksgiving and winter breaks
• Performance Evaluation
• The Mathematics Department Chairperson will be evaluated annually in accordance with Achieve
• NJ, school leadership expectations, and College Achieve Public Schools performance standards.Evaluation areas include:? Instructional leadership? Staff coaching and development? Student achievement and growth? Curriculum implementation and program effectiveness? Professional

Responsibilities

• and collaboration
• Desired Skills & Attributes? Deep content knowledge and expertise in secondary mathematics instruction? Strong instructional coaching and teacher development skills? Ability to lead teams through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement? Skilled in analyzing and interpreting student performance data? Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities? Excellent written and verbal communication skills? Commitment to educational equity, academic excellence, and scholar success? Ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, families, and community stakeholders? Growth-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous professional learning