KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Operates 24 tuition-free charter public schools

Regional Math Instructional Coach

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Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$111.3k - $166.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required.
Current or former school administrators are strongly preferred, including experience coaching or supporting entire school staffs or multiple school staffs in an Assistant School Leader or School Leader role. Candidates without this experience need extensive teacher-coaching experience and experience coaching administrators.
Four to five years of math teaching-related experience, preferably in schools with demographics similar to KIPP SoCal, with evidence of student mastery and growth outperforming district or state averages in all or most student groups.
Middle school and high school math backgrounds are sought, ideally through teaching in those grades; otherwise, coaching experience with middle school math teachers is required.
A California Preliminary or CLEAR credential and/or an out-of-state professional teaching license is required.
At least one year of experience driving student results and growth through school leadership team members, and at least two years of experience coaching teachers to achieve student results.
Deep experience with and knowledge of best-practice research methods for math instruction.
Deep experience analyzing student assessment data and using it formatively to drive instructional decisions.
Experience driving outcomes for students of all skill levels.
Critical thinking and creativity in building systems and structures that support math instruction and student achievement.
Extensive experience designing and leading professional development and training sessions for teachers at varied experience levels.
Strategic planning and project management skills.
Experience leading teams to drive results.
A passion for social justice, anti-racism work, and equity for all children.
Ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams and schools.
Ability to model KIPP SoCal values: lead with love, strength in the collective, equity and excellence, curiosity, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other Math Coaches, the Assistant Director, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to create systems that realize the vision and drive high-quality math instructional practices with fidelity and precision.
Support three to four schools by building math content knowledge and coaching skills among leadership teams, leading teacher content-team meetings, conducting instructional coaching cycles with leadership team members and selected teachers, and helping school teams analyze iReady and unit-assessment data to inform instruction.
Implement KIPP SoCal teacher-internalization practices in schools through professional development, content teams, and coaching with leadership teams.
Lead adaptations of math curricula to better meet student needs, such as adjusting lessons or units using the gradual-release-of-responsibility framework.
Monitor and lead the creation and adjustment of regional middle-school math scopes and sequences.
Monitor and lead the creation of regional formative and summative middle-school math assessments.
Conduct observations and walkthroughs with the Assistant Director, Director of Teaching and Learning, Chief Academic Officer, and/or school-site instructional leaders, and plan next steps and strategies to improve math instruction across schools.
Lead the planning and delivery of regional professional development.
Plan and lead school-based professional development as needed, on an ad hoc or ongoing basis, based on schools’ math-content and instructional needs.
Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning to create a personalized professional learning plan, such as text study, workshops, conferences, and school visits, to build knowledge and capacity in math teaching and learning methods and practices.
Execute regional strategic math plans across schools in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning.

Desired Qualifications

Current or former school administrators are strongly preferred, especially those who have coached or supported entire school staffs or multiple school staffs in an Assistant School Leader or School Leader role.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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)

Benefits & Compensation

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.)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

About the Company

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Operates 24 tuition-free charter public schools

KIPP SoCal Public Schools operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools across 20 Local Education Agencies, educating more than 10,000 students and guiding 6,800 alumni to college and beyond. It is a nonprofit network that collaborates with families and communities to provide schools that prioritize rigorous academics and a whole-child approach—covering social-emotional learning, health, identity, character development, and purpose—so students gain the skills and confidence to pursue college, careers, and fulfilling lives within a just, equitable society. Distinguishing factors include its affiliation with the national KIPP network, a clear liberation-centered mission, and a commitment to open-enrollment, free access, and extensive support to ensure success from high school through college and beyond. The overarching goal is to prepare students to lead fulfilling lives, pursue their chosen paths, and help create a more just world for themselves and their communities.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2003

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