Lead, Reviews (Mathematics) - EdReports.org

The Lead, Reviews will oversee and support the review of instructional materials in K–12 mathematics, ensuring reviews are evidence-rich, aligned to EdReports criteria, and meet the needs of educators and curriculum decision-makers.

The role requires deep expertise in K–12 mathematics education, including how students develop mathematical understanding, procedural skills, and application. The Lead will apply expertise in college- and career-ready mathematics standards, instructional shifts, learning progressions, and research-supported practices to review instructional materials and organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support reviews of mathematics instructional materials, ensuring alignment to relevant standards, current research, and EdReports’ high-quality, evidence-based criteria. Flexibility required for reviewer meetings and activities, including late afternoon and evening availability.
• Apply deep expertise in K–12 mathematics, college- and career-ready standards, instructional shifts, learning progressions, and research-supported practices to analyze instructional materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to examine emerging research, trends, and best practices in mathematics education, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Train and support educator-reviewers, ensuring consistent calibration across teams to produce reliable, evidence-rich reviews.
• Collaborate across content teams to update and refine mathematics review tools and processes based on research, feedback, and evolving trends.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to review teams, helping them navigate the review process and build consensus on educational criteria.
• Exercise independent judgment on complex content and review questions, resolving issues within established standards and elevating decisions with broader implications.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including publishers, to communicate the review process.
• Serve as a thought leader, explaining EdReports mathematics review findings to educators, districts, states, and partner organizations.
• Serve as a mathematics subject matter expert across EdReports, partnering cross-functionally to inform organizational projects and strategies.
• Perform other relevant duties to support the organization’s strategic goals.

Outcomes:

• Contribute to the completion of mathematics reviews in line with [current-year] goals and KPIs.
• Achieve 100% alignment in calibration checks across review teams by the end of each review cycle.
• Implement three process improvements annually, reducing review cycle times while maintaining or improving quality.
• Ensure 100% of reviewers complete required training and demonstrate proficiency.
• Engage in 10% of time with the Brand Office on thought leadership, events, and external stakeholder education.
• Collaborate on cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives.

Travel: National travel will occur for organizational needs and professional learning, as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, core values, and commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in mathematics curriculum design, instruction, coaching, research, assessment, program leadership, or a related field.
• Understanding of the K–12 mathematics education political and policy landscape.
• Ability to analyze complex instructional materials and synthesize evidence into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating adult learning, coaching educators, and building alignment across groups.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Residency in and authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• Additional expertise supporting Multilingual Learners or Special Populations.
• K–12 mathematics classroom and coaching experience.
• Experience with thought leadership, public speaking, and external engagement.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, Canvas, and online learning management platforms.
• Master’s degree.