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Job description
About 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! Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way.
Job Description
The Director of Dual Language Biliteracy Curriculum (3‑5) role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has deep content knowledge of simultaneous biliteracy instruction, has a passion for curriculum, leverages content‑based coaching strategies and techniques to build the capacity of instructional leaders, is committed to advancing social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy, and is eager to influence the future of bilingual program’s curriculum and instruction across KIPP Texas and beyond.
The Director of Dual Language Biliteracy Curriculum (3‑5) will play a critical role at the state‑level in an effort to drive improved student results by ensuring that every student has access to rigorous, excellent, grade‑level curriculum that will be implemented in KIPP schools in our Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio cities.
General Role Description
Curriculum Design | Using High Quality Instructional Materials (Amplify) as a base curriculum, designs strong instructional guidance for dual language teachers and instructional coaches to facilitate strong implementation and internalization of curriculum
Curriculum Adoption & Selection | Executes a scientific method for selecting bilingual curriculum tools and resources necessary for teaching and learning experiences
Curriculum Vetting | Executes a researched‑based vetting process to ensure that curriculum is aligned to grade‑level standards and expectations, error‑free and publish ready
Curriculum‑Instruction Connection | Supports instructional teammates in designing and reviewing professional learning materials designed to equip leaders and teachers with the knowledge and skills to internalize and execute the curriculum
Assessments | Creates high quality, aligned, standards based formative, end of cycle and interim assessments to support mastery of content objectives and seeks feedback from key stakeholders along the way
Data Analysis | Frequently and consistently progress monitors and analyzes a variety of qualitative and quantitative data at the school, region and state‑levels to identify strengths and gaps in the curriculum itself while also strategically providing revisions and course corrections to the curriculum implementation pathway
Professional Development | Plan, review and/or facilitate virtual and in‑person professional development on curriculum, instruction and assessment analysis to ensure all regions are on a path to implement the curriculum with fidelity and achieve academic goals
Instructional Coaching | You’ll directly coach Assistant Principals of Student Support and School Leaders on effective strategies to support Dual Language KIPPsters. Through strong coaching and ongoing progress monitoring, you’ll play a vital role in improving academic and linguistic outcomes across our campuses
Role Responsibilities
Develop and adapt primary bilingual curriculum based on simultaneous biliteracy curriculum and instructional practices and 80/20 program model, including course overviews, pacing calendars, unit plans, lesson plans and assessments aligned to the KIPP Texas Dual Language Vision
Develop and adapt dual language curriculum based on feedback from the stakeholders
Ensure all curriculum & assessments are top‑quality and aligned to a college‑ready bar and Texas state standards before students engage with them
Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and data analysis (state‑wide and region‑specific) to make necessary adjustments to curriculum materials
Review dual language professional development materials for regional academic teams, instructional coaches and teachers, including unit and lesson internalization, instructional best practices, and responding to data
Build relationships with principals, assistant principals, teachers, and regional academics teams across the state to solicit feedback on the curriculum
Collaborate with other KIPP Texas academics teams (academic programs, assessment & achievement) to ensure curriculum and supporting materials are accessible for all students, including students with IEPs
Stay up‑to‑date on best practices in primary dual language and early literacy instruction and model best practices for instructional coaches as needed
Focus on Achievement: Demonstrate a deep desire and record of results to support schools with closing achievement gaps for all emergent bilingual learners. Understand the research and importance of comprehensible input strategies to engage all emergent bilingual learners. Hold high expectations for themselves as well as the leaders and teachers to remove barriers for multilingual learners from academic achievement
Content Expert: Demonstrate expertise and understanding of multilingual frameworks, pedagogy, and instructional materials in an area of content expertise. You have experience effectively implementing KIPP Texas’s chosen resources and frameworks such as Amplify, El Camino al Exito, Summit K‑12, 7 Steps to a Language‑Rich Interactive Classroom, Paired Literacy, and dual‑language simultaneous biliteracy instruction instruction. Stay well‑informed of current curricular and educational thoughts, trends, and practices, as well as legislation impacting multilingual programming
Effective Coach: Lead instructional improvement efforts on a portfolio of schools by planning and facilitating professional learning, modeling effective CBLI strategies, observing classroom instruction, and providing actionable feedback to classroom teachers, Assistant Principals of Student Support, and School Leaders
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required
Texas Bilingual Certification required
Fluent in all Spanish language domains
Competency and Skills
Content and Pedagogical Expertise
Strong understanding of the college‑ready bar for students, exceptionally high standards for students’ potential, and an unyielding belief that all students can achieve at high levels
Deep knowledge of paired literacy, metalinguistic awareness, simultaneous literacy instruction, and bridging cross‑linguistic connections
Deep knowledge of primary standards (including Pre‑K Guidelines, TEKS, and ELPS), across Math, Science, and Social Studies
Master dual language teacher, coach and instructional leader with proven results
Strong understanding of and prior experience with curriculum development, including but not limited to: alignment between objectives, learning experiences and assessment; principles of backwards planning; essential questions to drive inquiry
Technical Skills
Detail oriented and obsessed with accuracy, especially in the areas of curriculum needs of the organization
Ability to create own work plan and can project plan around various elements and assessments
Meets deadlines and timelines aligned to the academic calendar and multiple priorities and fast‑paced deadlines
Able to succinctly present summaries and updates
Can work across multiple modes of communication (virtual and in‑person) to impact others and achieve goals
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office suite and (preferred) Adobe Reader and Google Drive
Preferred: Prior experience with dual language paired literacy curriculum development
Preferred but not required: Able to fluently navigate Bluebonnet, and Saavas Curriculum, Illuminate and Tableau, or other similar assessment and data analytics platforms
Communication, Interpersonal and Team Skills
Builds and maintains strong relationships across a variety of levels and stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills; tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication
Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations
Skillfully navigates systems and structures at various levels in a large district
Comfortable with ambiguity and can translate abstract ideas into concrete work plans and products
Problem Solving and Systems‑Level Thinking
Understands how various systems, departments, shareholders and stakeholders interact to achieve short and long term goals
Makes decisions using data and takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy‑in
Exhibits flexibility and a solutions‑oriented mindset when faced with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
Identifies and prioritizes mission‑critical issues and offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems
Exhibits consistent focus on goals and results and sets clear metrics for success
Leadership Skills
Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goals
Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to state leaders, regional leaders, school leaders, coaches, teachers and students
Establishes clear expectations, deliverables and deadlines across organizational layers
Empathy and Commitment to Cause
Deep belief in the mission and values of KIPP and commitments to improving student achievement
Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels in both Spanish and English
Demonstrates cultural competencies and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing students in alignment with three pillars of Dual Language
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday
The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region
Additional Requirements
Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Work Environment
Hybrid work – Reports to the central office or schools three days a week
Travel Requirements
Regular: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies
Paid family leave
Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA
Employee assistance programs
KIPP also offers the following employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance
EEO
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
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