Director of Instructional Systems

Position Overview

The Director of Instructional Systems leads the consistent, quality implementation of educational instructional systems within a portfolio of KIPP Texas schools. Reporting to the Managing Director of Instructional Systems, this role is responsible for translating academic goals into actionable plans and refining instructional processes and data tools to support effective teaching practices and student learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional data management tools such as assessment trackers and dashboards.
• Create and maintain aligned response mechanisms including coaching teams, practice sessions, and professional development to empower school leadership.
• Convert academic priorities into clear workflows, templates, and expectations for school teams.
• Build effective reporting structures that allow leaders to detect patterns, gaps, and root causes quickly.
• Ensure all instructional tools are user-friendly, efficient, and operationally relevant.
• Define non-negotiable standards for system use to ensure consistent application across all schools.
• Refine leadership practices and reports for monitoring academic outcomes and instructional quality.
• Oversee rollout of instructional systems including assessment and data review cycles across schools.
• Model behavior, co-lead training, and coach school leaders on instructional system execution and expectations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide targeted guidance where system implementation needs strengthening.
• Monitor system use through observations, feedback, and data to identify strengths and improvement areas.
• Embed instructional systems within routine leadership activities and teaching practices.
• Track both quality and consistency of system utilization, maintaining trustworthy data frameworks.
• Engage school leaders in evaluating implementation trends and prioritizing enhancements.
• Distinguish between formal compliance and genuine instructional improvements.
• Address challenges with clear feedback and solutions in partnership with Managing Director.
• Support leaders in interpreting student data to make informed instructional decisions.
• Encourage consistent data analysis and application routines with ongoing assistance.
• Evaluate system effectiveness and propose improvements based on feedback and data insights.
• Simplify tools and processes that cause complexity or hinder system adoption.
• Ensure continuous alignment of systems with school realities and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in educational leadership, data or instructional systems; former principal experience highly favored.
• Proficient in data-driven instruction, assessment construction, and monitoring progress.
• Proven track record developing or managing systems that positively impact student success.
• Experience collaborating with or supporting instructional teams and school leaders.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong systems design and operationalization capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail ensuring systems are practical and scalable.
• Strategic translation of academic goals into clear, actionable structures.
• Expertise in building and managing data tools, reports, and analysis.
• Ability to analyze academic data to find trends and root issues and enable data use by others.
• Proven project management skills managing complex initiatives across stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain quality amid multiple priorities.
• Effective collaboration and communication, able to translate technical concepts for diverse teams.
• Influential leadership without direct authority.
• Deep commitment to elevating student outcomes, especially in underserved communities.

Additional Details

Travel between campuses and regions is required frequently. Reliable transportation is essential. The role involves working in typical office/school settings with frequent interruptions, attending conferences and meetings both virtually and in-person. Candidates must be prepared to manage stress and maintain emotional control.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to move throughout school environments during the workday.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options including family coverage.
• Flexible paid time off and competitive vacation policies.
• Paid family leave and flexible spending accounts or high-yield health savings accounts.
• Employee assistance programs and optional employee-paid benefits such as legal plans, identity protection, life and disability insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and employment to support qualified individuals with disabilities.