Director of Instructional Systems

KIPP • Houston, TX

1d • $97,500 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. In close partnership with the MDIS, the DOIS supports the ongoing refinement of key structures and data components, building and adjusting what is necessary to strengthen implementation and ensure systems remain clear, usable, and sustainable across schools. This includes translating strategy into well-defined processes, frameworks, and data structures that support strong instructional decision-making and day-to-day execution, as well as aligned instructional support structures (e.g., CTMs, practice clinics, and professional development) that enable schools to effectively respond to data. The DOIS is accountable for how instructional systems show up in practice—how they are used by leaders, how consistently they are executed, and whether they lead to improved instruction and student outcomes. This includes supporting School Leadership Teams not only in analyzing data, but in building and executing the instructional routines and supports needed to translate insights into improved teaching and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in education, including instructional leadership, data, or systems-related roles
• Experience with data-driven instruction, assessment design, and progress monitoring systems
• Demonstrated ability to build or implement systems that impact student outcomes
• Experience working with or supporting school leaders or instructional teams
• Strong systems thinker with ability to
• Strong ability to design and operationalize instructional systems and tools
• Attention to detail in ensuring systems are functional, practical, and scalable
• Ability to translate strategy into clear, executable structures
• Skilled in building and managing data tools and reporting systems
• Skilled in analyzing academic data to identify trends, gaps, and root causes
• Ability to interpret data and support others in using it effectively
• Strong focus on accuracy, usability, and actionability of data
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive execution across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through to ensure systems are implemented with fidelity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high quality
• Ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Strong communication skills to translate technical systems into user-friendly practices
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Relentless focus on improving student achievement
• Deep belief in the potential of all students, particularly those in historically underserved communities
• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses and across regions
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure all tools are intuitive, streamlined, and aligned to the realities of school operations
• Develop and codify non-negotiables for system usage to ensure consistency and rigor across all primary schools
• Refine reporting structures and practices used by leadership to monitor academic performance and instructional effectiveness
• Lead the rollout of instructional systems, including but not limited to, assessment practices, progress monitoring cycles, and data routines
• Model, co-facilitate, and coach school leadership teams to execute instructional systems across their schools
• Establish clear expectations for how these systems are used by school management and school-based teams
• Work alongside SLMs to support strong execution, providing targeted, direct guidance where implementation is inconsistent
• Monitor execution across regions, using observation and leader feedback to identify strengths and gaps
• Ensure instructional systems are embedded in regular leadership and instructional routines
• Track both the consistency and quality of instructional systems implementation across schools
• Maintain accuracy and reliability of data structures and reporting
• Engage school leadership in reviewing implementation trends and identifying areas for improvement
• Distinguish between compliance and meaningful execution
• Identify patterns that impact instructional quality and student outcomes
• Address systems issues and challenges through clear feedback, support, and adjustments
• Partner with the MDIS to surface risks and contribute to academic health insights
• Support leaders in accessing, interpreting, and applying student performance data within instructional systems
• Support school leadership in using data to inform planning, instructional best practices and decisions
• Reinforce strong routines for analysis and follow-through through ongoing support
• Identify where data practices are inconsistent and work directly with leaders to strengthen them
• Partner with the MDIS to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional systems based on implementation data and school feedback
• Identify where systems are not driving clarity, consistency, or strong execution
• Recommend and implement targeted adjustments to improve usability and impact
• Simplify or adjust tools and processes that create friction or confusion for school leaders
• Ensure system updates remain aligned to school-based realities and instructional priorities

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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees