Job Description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced instructional leader to serve as the Director of Mathematics, PreK–12. This critical leadership role supports the district’s vision for equitable, high-quality mathematics instruction across all schools.

Under the direction of the Supervising Director of Mathematics, the Director will support the implementation of strategic initiatives to ensure student learning and growth for all students. The Director will collaborate with district leadership, school leaders, and instructional staff to strengthen mathematics instruction, support the implementation of curriculum, and build educator capacity.

The Director will assist in developing and implementing strategic plans, facilitating professional learning, and using data-informed approaches to monitor and improve student performance. Additionally, the Director will promote collaboration, support the sharing of best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of a rigorous, culturally responsive, and standards-aligned mathematics program. This role plays an essential part in advancing academic outcomes and ensuring student success across the district.

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD employees are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels.

• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools, or communities, and to improving achievement for all.

• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others.

• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district.

• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school and district environment.

• Follow current trends in education policy, research, and best practice.

REPORTS TO: Supervising Director of Mathematics

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Focus on Learning

• Facilitate adult learning related to:

  • Best practices in mathematics instruction.

  • Implementation of curriculum.

  • Mathematical practices.

• Support the design, coherence, and implementation of PreK–12 mathematics curriculum aligned to New York State requirements, recommendations, and the Next Generation Learning Standards.

• Support learning of adults in collaboration with the professional development office.
  
  

Focus on Collaboration

• Collaborate with leadership and teams to ensure implementation of a Guaranteed and Viable curriculum.

• Communicate effectively with various leaders and all departments.

• Facilitate committees.

• Assist in guiding the selection of relevant resources and materials to support mathematics learning.
  
  

Focus on Results

• Regularly analyzes data to measure student achievement related to mathematics.

• Use data to inform programmatic decisions and resource allocation.

• Regularly celebrates growth.

• Facilitate learning on the use of data to provide intervention and extension.

• Use student achievement and teacher performance data to inform instructional strategy and provide targeted support.

• Support schools and district level teams as Professional Learning Communities in using data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.

• Present information to various constituent groups including the Board of Education as directed by the Chief Academic Officer.
  
  

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Curriculum

• Support the development and coordination of mathematics curriculum PreK–12.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring, revision, and implementation.
• Coordinate work with District Mathematics Coaches.
• Provide expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Support distribution and implementation of curriculum materials.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine professional development needs.
• Support alignment to the NYS CR-SE Framework.

Instruction

• Collaboratively support implementation of the district professional development plan.
• Ensure delivery of meaningful professional learning.
• Support instructional leadership sessions for building leaders.
• Coordinate work of Mathematics Coaches related to instructional practices.
• Support the implementation of coaching cycles.

Evaluation

• Support documentation related to evaluation of curriculum and programming.
• Assist with coordination of testing and scoring processes.
• Respond to mathematics-related research requests as directed.

Leadership

• Support the district vision for mathematics excellence.
• Assist in implementation of strategic plan priorities.
• Contribute as a lead learner in district transformation efforts.
• Support the development of district mathematics initiatives.
• Participate in district teams and committees.
• Maintain knowledge of current educational trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Collaborate with the Director of English Language Arts to complete yearly evaluations for all building instructional coaches (Disciplinary Literacy Coaches) as well as all Mathematics District Coaches.
• Assist the school principals in the supervision of tenured professional staff, as needed.
• Assist the school principals in the supervision of probationary teachers, as needed.

Budget

• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and managing the mathematics budget.
• Support contract implementation and vendor coordination.
• Assist with procurement and distribution of resources.

POSITION HOURS:

• This is a 12-month administrative position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) Certification.

• Master's degree in mathematics education or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leadership.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching mathematics or a related role.

• Proven track record of improving student achievement in mathematics.

• Deep knowledge and experience implementing mathematics curricular resources and instructional practices aligned to the mathematical practices.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to integrate and successfully use technology to enhance curriculum development and instructional delivery and efficiency.

• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.

• Ability to analyze and use data to inform instructional, curricular, and professional development decisions.
  
  

SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

• Per the Unit 2 Contractual Agreement. Starting salary for the 2026-2027 school year is $151,626.