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KIPP Texas Public Schools
Director of Instructional Systems
Edtech.com's Summary
KIPP is hiring a Director of Instructional Systems to oversee how instructional data systems are built, adopted, and refined across a portfolio of KIPP Texas schools. The director develops assessment trackers, dashboards, and workflows, then works directly with School Leadership Teams to put those tools into daily practice. Close partnership with the Managing Director of Instructional Systems shapes ongoing evaluation of what's working and adjustments to systems that aren't driving clear, consistent execution.
Highlights
- Develop assessment trackers, progress-monitoring tools, and dashboards used across KIPP Texas schools.
- Roll out new instructional systems, including assessment practices and data routines, to school teams.
- Guide School Leadership Teams in interpreting and acting on student performance data.
- Address inconsistent data practices directly with school leaders to strengthen execution.
- Simplify or adjust tools and processes that create friction for school-based teams.
- Identify patterns in implementation data that affect instructional quality and student outcomes.
- Ensure instructional systems stay embedded in regular leadership and coaching routines.
- Cover the Houston regional portfolio within the KIPP Texas network of more than 45 Pre-K-12 schools.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred, with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Works closely with the Managing Director of Instructional Systems on academic health insights.
Director of Instructional Systems Full Description
About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond.
Position Summary
The Director of Instructional Systems (DOIS) is responsible for driving the consistent, high-quality implementation of instructional systems across an assigned portfolio of KIPP Texas schools. Reporting to the Managing Director of Instructional Systems (MDIS), the DOIS ensures that academic priorities translate into clear, actionable expectations for schools, and supports School Leadership Teams in building and executing the instructional routines needed to translate insights into improved teaching and learning.
Role Responsibilities
Instructional Systems Design and Maintenance
- Lead the design and build-out of instructional data systems, including assessment trackers, progress monitoring tools, and data dashboards.
- Design and support aligned response systems (e.g., CTMs, practice clinics, and professional development) so School Leadership Teams can act on data.
- Translate academic priorities into clear workflows, templates, and expectations for school teams.
- Build reporting structures that enable leaders to quickly identify trends, gaps, and root causes.
- Develop and codify non-negotiables for system usage to ensure consistency and rigor across all primary schools.
Systems Implementation and Execution
- Lead the rollout of instructional systems, including assessment practices, progress monitoring cycles, and data routines.
- Model, co-facilitate, and coach school leadership teams to execute instructional systems across their schools.
- Work alongside SLMs to support strong execution, providing targeted guidance where implementation is inconsistent.
- Monitor execution across regions, using observation and leader feedback to identify strengths and gaps.
Systems Monitoring and Accountability
- Track both the consistency and quality of instructional systems implementation across schools.
- Maintain accuracy and reliability of data structures and reporting.
- Distinguish between compliance and meaningful execution.
- Partner with the MDIS to surface risks and contribute to academic health insights.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
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