KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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 build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

The Opportunity

The Regional Director of Data Driven Leadership is an exciting opportunity for an individual with deep knowledge of data-driven  instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring and curriculum and instruction to play a critical role in one of KIPP’s most  progressive reform efforts in order to drive improved student results, including growth and achievement, college and  career readiness, and closing the achievement gap.  The Regional Director of Data Driven Leadership is responsible for ensuring regions take a strategic approach to reaching its  academic goals by engaging with regional and school leaders in professional dialogue about best practices in order to  improve and accelerate student achievement through quality curriculum and instruction. They will consistently  demonstrate their experience in the data-driven instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring, and curriculum and  instruction to improve student results.  

Key Responsibilities

• The Regional Director of Data Driven Leadership will be a participating member of the KTX Academic Achievement Team and each regional leadership team.
• Add and build capacity in regional and school data-driven leadership through the following:
  • Lead effective execution of regional progress monitoring systems, particularly as it relates to Academic Progress Monitoring  meetings  
  • Lead regional professional learning aligned to KIPP TX priorities  
  • Supervise monitoring of regional academic data and provide reports, analysis, and insights for key stakeholders to ensure region  and schools are on track to achieving targets 
  • Lead dissemination of regional data headlines and insights 
  • Train school leaders and other stakeholders on how to analyze data, use data to identify gaps and challenges, and how to  effectively present data reports to their staff to ensure the school meets its academic outcomes. 
  • Advise regional superintendent and school leader managers regarding all matters pertaining to school performance which require  consideration and/or action. 

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience 
• Master's Degree in Education preferred

Skills

• Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to  region personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups 
• Demonstrates ability to analyze a data set and communicate a story that articulates strengths, opportunities, and  areas to probe.  
• Deep understanding in foundational statistics to enhance ability to interpret data  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) 
• Deep understanding of the urban school system environment and commitment to improving student achievement 
• Demonstrates cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families
• Builds and maintains strong relationships 
• Works successfully alone or on a team 
• Coaches, coordinates, and leads teams 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of  communication  
• Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in 
• Identifies and prioritizes mission critical issues with alignment of people time and resources
• Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems
• Exhibits strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success 
• Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for principals to achieve their goals and ensures that school  leaders have the resources they need to succeed 
• Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational  skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple  projects under tight deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.