Manager of Literacy Interventions

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Houston, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Literacy Interventions is responsible for overseeing the implementation, compliance, and instructional quality of dyslexia services across a portfolio of KIPP Texas schools. Reporting to the Director of MTSS, this leader ensures that dyslexia programming is delivered with fidelity, aligned to TEA requirements, and integrated within the organization’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. This role directly supports campus-based APSS leaders (Assistant Principals of Student Support) in building strong intervention systems, coaching Literacy Facilitators, and ensuring students identified with dyslexia receive high-quality, evidence-based instruction in alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 plans, and state dyslexia requirements. The Manager of Literacy Interventions plays a critical role in supporting campuses to strengthen Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy intervention systems, improve student outcomes, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in Education, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Reading, Literacy, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Valid Texas teaching certification required
• Texas Dyslexia certification/training required (e.g., CALT, Certified Academic Language Therapist, or equivalent structured literacy training preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in literacy intervention, dyslexia services, MTSS, special education, or related instructional leadership roles required
• Experience coaching teachers, interventionists, and/or campus leaders required
• Experience working within Texas public schools and knowledge of TEA dyslexia requirements strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience implementing evidence-based literacy interventions and supporting struggling readers across Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems preferred
• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• preferred certifications include Special Education, ELAR/Reading Language Arts, ESL, and Bilingual
• Principal certification or instructional leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for dyslexia programming across an assigned portfolio of KIPP Texas schools.
• Ensure all dyslexia services are implemented in accordance with TEA Dyslexia Handbook guidance, IDEA, Section 504, and state requirements.
• Monitor campus implementation of dyslexia intervention schedules, groupings, service minutes, and progress monitoring systems.
• Conduct regular audits of dyslexia documentation, service logs, student progress data, and instructional fidelity.
• Partner with APSS leaders and campus teams to ensure students receive required accommodations and instructional supports across settings.
• Support campuses in preparing for internal audits, state monitoring, and cyclical review processes related to dyslexia programming.
• Coach and support APSS leaders in the implementation of high-quality intervention systems and dyslexia programming.
• Build the capacity of Literacy Facilitators through ongoing coaching, modeling, feedback cycles, and professional learning.
• Support campuses in aligning dyslexia services within the broader MTSS framework to ensure strong Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems.
• Collaborate with campus instructional leaders to ensure intervention programming complements core literacy instruction and data-driven instruction practices.
• Support Literacy Facilitators and APSS leaders in analyzing student data to adjust instructional groupings, dosage, and intervention strategies.
• Ensure intervention practices are grounded in evidence-based literacy instruction and aligned to the science of reading.
• Collaborate with regional and campus leaders to develop staffing plans that ensure compliant and sustainable dyslexia service delivery.
• Support campuses in developing intervention schedules that maximize student access to services while minimizing instructional disruption.
• Monitor caseloads and staffing allocations to identify service delivery risks and escalate concerns proactively.
• Assist campuses in coordinating services for students receiving dyslexia intervention alongside special education, multilingual, or other supplemental services.
• Support implementation and onboarding of approved dyslexia curriculum and instructional materials across assigned schools.
• Partner with central office departments to support procurement, training, and implementation of instructional resources.
• Design and facilitate professional learning for APSS leaders, interventionists, and instructional staff related to dyslexia programming and intervention systems.
• Train campus teams on dyslexia compliance requirements, progress monitoring, instructional fidelity, and effective intervention practices.
• Develop tools, systems, and standard operating procedures to improve consistency across campuses.
• Build leadership capacity in campuses to sustain high-quality intervention systems over time.

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: Manager