Regional Math Instructional Coach

Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

What We Do At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Overview

The Regional Math Instructional Coach reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning, and will also work closely with the AD of Teaching and Learning of Math to set direction for up to 3 years (full-time temporary). They will assist in the implementation of the KIPP SoCal secondary math approach, with a primary focus on driving student achievement outcomes in grades K-8. All efforts driven by Instructional Coaches will be in service of an equitable, inclusive, rigorous, and diverse learning experience for all students.

Updated application deadline is September 21, 2026. Anticipated start date is October 2026. The role is signing bonus eligible.

Collaborate with the other Math Coaches, and the AD and Director of Teaching and Learning to create the enabling systems to realize the vision and drive quality math instructional practices with fidelity and precision

Support 3-4 schools by: building the math content knowledge and coaching skills of leadership teams, directly leading content team meetings for teachers, engaging in the instructional coaching cycles with LT members, and a select group of teachers, and working with school teams to analyze data (primarily iReady and unit assessment data) to drive instructional decision making

Implement KIPP SoCal teacher internalization practices into schools through professional development, content teams and coaching with leadership teams

Lead any adaptation efforts of math curricula to better meet the needs of students (e.g. adjusting lessons / units per the gradual release of responsibility instructional framework).

Monitor and lead the creation and adjustment of regional scopes and sequences for middle school math

Monitor and lead the creation of regional formative and summative middle school math assessments

Conduct observations and walkthroughs in collaboration with AD, Director of Teaching and Learning, CAO, and/or school site-level instructional leaders. Plan next steps and strategic plans to improve math instruction across schools.

Lead the planning and delivery of regional professional development

Plan and lead professional development at schools on an ad hoc or on-going basis based on individual schools’ needs in math content and instruction

Collaborate with the Director of Teaching andLearning to craft a personalized professional learning plan (e.g. text study, workshops, conferences, school visits, etc.) to build knowledge and capacity in math teaching and learning instructional methods and practices

In collaboration with the Director and AD of Teaching and Learning, execute on regional strategic math plans across schools

Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Current or former school administrators strongly preferred. Looking for someone who has coached/supported entire school staffs or multiple school staffs in an Assistant School Leader or School Leader role. Candidates without this experience will need demonstrate an extraordinary amount of teacher coaching experience as well as experience coaching administrators.

4-5 years of math teaching related experience, preferably in schools with demographics similar to KIPP SoCal, and with evidence of student mastery and growth that outperform district/state averages in all or most student groups

We're looking for middle school and high school math backgrounds; ideally you've taught in those grades. If not, must have coaching experience with middle school math teachers.

CA Preliminary or CLEAR credential and/or out of state professional teaching license required

At least 1 year of experience of driving student results and growth through school leadership team members, and at least 2 years of experience coaching teachers to achieve student results

Deep experience with and knowledge best practice research methods for math instruction

Deep experience with analyzing student assessment data and using data formatively to drive instructional decisions

Experience driving outcomes for students of all skill levels

Critical thinking skills and creativity in building strong systems and structures that support math instruction and student achievement

Extensive experience designing and leading professional development and training sessions to a variety of teacher experience levels

Excellent strategic planning and project management skills

Experience leading teams to drive results

A deep passion for social justice, anti-racism work, and equity for all children

Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams and schools

Model the values of KIPP SoCal (lead with love, strength in the collective, equity and excellence, curiosity and integrity)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $111,300 to $166,900. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $139,100 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.

100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost

Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance

401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal

Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)

Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation

Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

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