Director, Data Driven Leadership Middle Schools

KIPP • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Data Driven Leadership, Middle Schools requires deep knowledge of data-driven instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring, curriculum and instruction, and middle school academic systems to play a critical role in advancing KIPP Texas’ academic priorities. This role is responsible for driving improved student results across middle schools, including academic growth and achievement, STAAR performance, grade-level mastery, strong academic independence, and successful transition to high school. The role serves as a key lever in strengthening academic systems and ensuring schools have the clarity, support, and strategic direction needed to accelerate readiness for high school success and close the achievement gap.
The Director of Data Driven Leadership, Middle Schools is responsible for ensuring KIPP Texas and its individual cities take a strategic approach to reaching 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. With a strong focus on middle school success indicators, including academic growth, STAAR performance, grade-level mastery, and high school readiness. This role consistently demonstrates expertise in data-driven instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring, and curriculum and instruction to improve student results, strengthen accountability, and drive sustained academic excellence across middle schools.
You know you are successful if:
Regions and schools are implementing effective progress monitoring systems
Regions and schools are driving towards rigorous, multi-year targets as well as meeting baseline metrics for a healthy school
School and regional leaders are using data proactively to make instructional decisions and improve student outcomes
Academic leadership has clear, timely, and actionable insights that support decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required
• Strategic thinker with strong judgment and the ability to prioritize mission-critical work
• Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends, identify root causes, and translate findings into action
• Strong understanding of foundational statistics and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
• Skilled in influencing, coaching, and leading through relationships rather than direct authority
• Strong project management and execution skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of ownership, initiative, and problem-solving in complex environments
• Results-driven with a strong focus on accountability, outcomes, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders
• Deep cultural competence and commitment to educational equity and student achievement
• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture that recognizes data use as a tool for continuous improvement and decision-making across middle schools
• Coach regional leaders, middle school leaders, and key stakeholders on how to analyze data, identify performance gaps, diagnose root causes, and take action to improve student achievement, academic rigor, and high school readiness outcomes
• Support leaders in effectively presenting data reports to teachers, families, and staff to build shared ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Ensure data conversations lead to clear instructional adjustments and measurable improvements across middle schools
• Provide guidance and co-create strategies for the portfolio of middle schools, grounded in accountability and designed to increase student growth, achievement, academic rigor, and readiness for high school success
• Develop annual goals, major milestones, and success metrics that create clarity across all levels of the organization
• Ensure strategies are aligned to state accountability systems, internal academic priorities, and long-term student achievement outcomes, including STAAR performance, Algebra readiness, and high school readiness goals
• Collaborate with schools translate high-level goals into specific actions that drive execution and improve student results
• Responsible for conducting ongoing data analysis and creating custom data visualizations and reports to identify strengths and opportunities across middle school performance indicators
• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data across student, teacher, leader, and school-level performance indicators
• Make bold recommendations based on data and provide insights to KIPP Texas leaders on a recurring basis (e.g., weekly)
• Use data storytelling to clearly communicate findings and drive strategic decision-making
• Create and inform the creation of systems and structures to progress monitor metrics to ensure KIPP Texas middle schools are on track to meet and exceed academic goals
• Establish routines for regular review of leading indicators, outputs, and outcome metrics across schools and regions
• Ensure leaders have the tools, systems, and visibility needed to monitor progress toward academic achievement, STAAR performance, and high school readiness goals
• Identify barriers early and support solutions that improve execution and student outcomes

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.
• legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director