Qureos Mentor

District of Columbia Public Schools

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Office: </div><div>Office of Teaching and Learning
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<div><div>Date Posted: </div><div>12/3/2025
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<div><div>Salary Range: </div><div>1-5 / $98,423 - $111,058
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<div><div>NTE Date: </div><div>N/A</div></div><div><div><p><br>
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<div><div><b>Position Overview</b><p></p><p>
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources and educator professional development.</p>
<p><b>Divisions/Teams</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Content and Curriculum: The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. Additionally, the team sets a vision for serving the whole child and closing the opportunity gap through leading the work in academic programming, innovation and high-potential learners.</p>
</li><li><p>Extended Learning and Academic Recovery: The Extended Learning and Academic Recovery division oversees most of DCPS' K-12 summer school programs including enrichment and retention programs in alignment with the laws and regulations of the District of Columbia. Additionally, the team oversees the largest group of afterschool programs with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant and meets the needs of high potential students in grades K-5 through the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM.)</p>
</li><li><p>Language Acquisition: The Language Acquisition division welcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process of identifying English Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth.</p>
</li><li><p>Professional Learning and Educational Technology: The Professional Learning and Educational Technology division sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as creates systems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning and educational technology initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, district PD and other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPS offices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators.</p>
</li><li><p>Specialized Instruction: The Specialized Instruction division works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non-disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.</p><br>
</li></ul><p></p><p>STEM is responsible for leading OTL's work in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The team supports the integration of STEM initiatives within the overall DCPS Academic Plan. Additionally, the team oversees the development of mathematics and science curriculum and professional development for teachers. Finally, the team builds and maintains relationships with external organizations, such as industry partners, institutions of higher education, non-profit groups, governmental agencies, and professional societies to further STEM integration.</p><p>
The Manager, Secondary Math is responsible for using their expertise in math curriculum and instruction to assist with the development of engaging curriculum and effective professional development, as well as the promotion of instructional best practices district-wide. The Manager, Secondary Math will offer a cluster-based school support model that ensures responsiveness to schools&iuml;&iquest;&frac12; needs and enhances instruction in the Common Core State Standards and district-wide math curriculum. They also will be charged with the ongoing implementation of LEAP (Learning together to Advance our Practice), DCPS&iuml;&iquest;&frac12; school-based model of professional development.</p><p>
The Manager, Secondary Math will report to the Director, Secondary Math.</p><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><i>
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.</i></p><ul><li>
Applies math curriculum development expertise to setting criteria and framework for developing rigorous college and career preparation curricula in DCPS secondary schools.</li><li>
Utilizes instructional, adult facilitation, and coaching expertise in content-specific pedagogy, planning, and practice to improve the effectiveness of math instruction in DCPS schools, specifically including the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and district-wide math curriculum.</li><li>
Assesses needs of secondary math teachers, content area teachers, and school leaders, including dual language and extended year programs; and assists in the development of professional development opportunities to address those needs and increase the quality of math instruction.</li><li>
Supports the delivery of school-based and district-wide math professional development through train-the-trainer, co-teaching, and co-planning models, and coordinates all necessary logistics and materials distribution.</li><li>
Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.</li><li>
Helps manage the analysis and presentation of data and progress of data-driven initiatives for senior management team and external audiences; communicates progress to key stakeholder groups; and incorporates their input.</li><li>
Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to success of overall math programs, as well as specific projects.</li><li>
Interviews and surveys other colleagues and management teams to determine opportunities for improvement; researches specific issues; and develops detailed recommendations and implementation plans to resolve the issues.</li><li>
Builds relationships and liaises with various instructional superintendents, principals, and school-based staff to drive collaboration and project success; and interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and four to six years of related work experience.</li><li>
Master's degree with a primary focus in secondary math preferred.</li><li>
Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.</li><li>
Work experience teaching in the classroom or operating in an administrative position in the education industry.
</li><li>Deep understanding of the close connection between curriculum, professional learning, and assessments.</li><li>
Expert knowledge of math instruction and Common Core State Standards, research-based instructional practices, adult learning theory, elements of effective professional development, and best practices in facilitation.</li><li>
Dynamic presenter with experience designing and implementing in-person and virtual professional development for adults.</li><li>
Understanding of DCPS Essential Practices/IMPACT a plus.</li><li>
Mobility and flexibility to work between several school sites and Central Office a must.
</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DCPS Values</b></h2><ul><li><b>
STUDENTS FIRST</b>: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.</li><li><b>
COURAGE</b>: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.</li><li><b>
EQUITY</b>: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.</li><li><b>
EXCELLENCE</b>: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.</li><li><b>
TEAMWORK</b>: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.</li><li><b>
JOY</b>: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.</li></ul><p>
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact dcps.eeo-ada@k12.dc.gov.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Manager, Secondary Math

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Office: </div><div>Office of Employee Services
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<div><div>Date Posted: </div><div>12/3/2025
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<div><div>Salary Range: </div><div>1-5 / $92,748 to $104,655 Per Year
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<div><div>NTE Date: </div><div>N/A</div></div><div><div><p><br>
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<div><div><b>Position Overview</b><p></p><p>
The Office of Employee Services (OES) is dedicated to enhancing student success by attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in DC Public Schools. By providing exceptional employee services support to our DCPS team members from recruitment to retirement, we aim to empower our employees to focus on what matters most&mdash;our students. With a focus on people-centered support and operational excellence, we leverage talent with a goal of all students being supported by staff who feel valued. OES is comprised of the following teams:</p>
<ul><li>The <b>Compensation and Retirement </b>team is responsible for ensuring that DCPS administers compensation policies consistently and in accordance with applicable legislation and collective bargaining agreements. The team also provides support to departments during reorganizations, reductions in force (RIFs), and other personnel action such as hiring, transfers, promotions and demotions. Additionally, they offer counseling, guidance, and strategic planning for employee retirement.</li><li>
The <b>Benefits and Leave team </b>is responsible for administering employee benefits and managing leave of absence (LOA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes. This team also oversees the agency's health, life, tax-sheltered annuity, flexible spending, and supplemental benefits programs.
</li><li>The<b> HR Information Systems and Records Management</b> team ensures systems data integrity, manages the data reporting function, processes personnel actions in PeopleSoft, provides position management support for schools and Central Services, provides time and labor support, and manages the personnel filing system for all DCPS employees. The team also serves as a key HR partner to external agencies like the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), the DC Office of Human Resources (DCHR), and the Office of Pay and Retirement Services (OPRS).</li><li>
The <b>Employee Experience (EE)</b> team provides all new employees with robust onboarding support and leads the development and implementation of resources, workshops, and events designed to support employee needs. EE also supports procedural compliance related to background clearance checks for DCPS employees and manages additional support functions including the Employee Services helpline, walk-in visitor reception, and employee offboarding processes.</li><li>
The <b>Strategic Staffing</b> team is responsible for hiring for all positions in DCPS. The team provides budgeting support, works with principals and supervisors to develop their staffing plans and personnel budgets, and works with employees, principals, and hiring managers on staffing changes.</li><li>
The <b>Instructional </b><b>Talent Acquisition and Retention </b>division is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and retention efforts for educational aides, related service providers, instructional coaches, and teachers. This work includes nationwide recruitment to ensure that DCPS has excellent educators who are able to serve the diverse needs of our students.</li></ul>
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The Manager, School Staffing will design and lead the implementation of comprehensive staffing plans, develop and refine innovative operational processes, and work directly with principals to improve their staffing plans. The Manager is part of a team that hires and maintains highly qualified candidates and employees to serve students in 118 schools within DCPS. The Manager manages four coordinators on the Strategic Staffing team toward their ambitious goals around school staffing quality and efficiency. The Manager also is responsible for designing accountability metrics for the team; reporting on those metrics to management; and as needed serving as the spokesperson for the team in agency-wide accountability forums such as School Opening School Stat and other forums.</p><p>
The Manager, School Staffing will report to the Director, Strategic Staffing.</p><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><i>
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.</i></p><ul><li>
Leads the management of the school-based staffing team in implementing a customer-service oriented, efficient, and high-quality approach to school staffing.</li><li>
Directly manages a team of four staff members, and coordinates the involvement of other full- and part-time staff in the staffing process.</li><li>
Drives the team to reach ambitious goals by determining clear, specific performance metrics; analyzes relevant data; tracks progress; and intervenes as necessary to ensure success.</li><li>
Collects, analyzes, and presents staffing data for analysis and decision-making, including reporting to management.</li><li>
Builds relationships with school leaders, teachers, and district staff to develop a deep understanding of the unique needs and cultures in schools across the district.</li><li>
Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other central office teams to improve support to schools and streamline processes.</li><li>
Develops and implements trainings for team members and key stakeholders.</li><li>
Responds effectively to requests form internal and external DCPS stakeholders.</li><li>
Establishes operations goals and makes periodic evaluations of progress to determine the need for adjustments in school staffing strategy.</li><li>
Manages communication strategy with new employees through the staffing process.</li><li>
Leads the school-based staffing team's research agenda, including managing relationships with external researchers to analyze the effectiveness of various components of season business cycle processes.</li><li>
Works in an extremely fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines, and with multiple responsibilities, including working a non-standard tour of duty during busiest periods.</li><li>
Liaises with successful applicants, other departments in the Office of Resource Strategy, school leaders, and others to ensure that applicants are well matched to schools and district staffing needs are met.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and four to six years of related work experience, including specific experience in recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and/or human resources, plus experience managing others, preferred.</li><li>
Master's degree preferred.</li><li>
Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.</li><li>
Computer proficiency, including QuickBase, Salesforce, PeopeSoft, and MS Office Suite.</li><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>
Ability to manage, integrate, and analyze data from multiple and complex sources.</li><li>
Skilled in establishing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, collaborating with others, and working in teams.</li><li>
Deep commitment to professional growth and learning, and proven ability to thrive in a culture of continuous feedback. Accepts constructive feedback, is cooperative, and has a strong willingness to learn. Shows self-awareness, self-monitoring, ability to course correct when improvements are necessary, and good judgment.</li><li>
Takes initiative and uses a can-do approach to be flexible in spotting and resolving issues in a timely manner.</li><li>
Exceptional time management skills, organizational skills, punctuality, and reliability.</li><li>
Provides excellent customer service, and is skilled in dealing with difficult situations and personalities.</li><li>
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Is tolerant of change and uncertainty.</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
DCPS Values</b></h2><ul><li><b>
STUDENTS FIRST</b>: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.</li><li><b>
COURAGE</b>: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.</li><li><b>
EQUITY</b>: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.</li><li><b>
EXCELLENCE</b>: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.</li><li><b>
TEAMWORK</b>: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.</li><li><b>
JOY</b>: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.</li></ul><p>
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact dcps.eeo-ada@k12.dc.gov.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

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