Project Manager, Mathematics Education

Supervisory Organization

Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building

Project Manager, Mathematics Education

265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

$67,200

The Project Manager for Mathematics to oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics. This crucial role involves organizing revisions, collaborating with committees, developing guidance resources, and delivering professional development initiatives for districts and at state conferences.

Please note: This role requires a consistent, in‑person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and does not offer remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.

• Knowledge & Expertise:
  Deep understanding of mathematical concepts and principles across various grade levels. Familiarity with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics or similar state standards frameworks. Knowledge of educational standards development processes, including how standards are created, revised, and aligned with national frameworks.
• Oversight of Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics:
  Manage the ongoing development, review, and implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics, ensuring alignment with national standards and best practices. Monitor changes in education policy, research, and pedagogical trends relevant to mathematics education, and integrate findings into standards development as appropriate.
• Professional Development:
  Plan, organize, and deliver professional development sessions, workshops, and conferences for educators at the district level and state‑wide. Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify training needs, develop content, and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development initiatives.
• Guidance Resource Creation:
  Develop comprehensive guidance resources, including curriculum frameworks, instructional materials, assessment strategies, and professional development materials, to support educators in effectively implementing the mathematics standards. Ensure that guidance resources are accessible, user‑friendly, and aligned with the needs of diverse learners and educational contexts.
• Collaboration and Facilitation:
  Coordinate and facilitate meetings with committees comprised of educators, administrators, and stakeholders to gather feedback, review standards, and propose revisions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, education, or a closely related field [official transcripts required upon hire];
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in mathematics education;
• Four (4) years of experience teaching or coordinating the instruction of elementary mathematics in PK‑12.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without sponsorship;
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job‑related travel.
• Occasional (up to 20%) in‑state/out‑of‑state travel may be required.

• Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;
• Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

• This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions.
• Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames.
• Adaptability and mental flexibility are also necessary to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges.

Oliver Hodge Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma