Director, Quality Management

Department: Regional Support and Leadership
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP Chicago is the highest-performing network of schools in Chicago, as measured by our city's school quality index. We attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. For more data and information about our successes and vision for the future, visit
The Achievement Director of 3-8 Literacy plays a critical role in realizing this mission by providing schools with high-quality curriculum and assessment materials, and coaching and development, that is vertically aligned across grade levels and aligned with the national KIPP network best practices, ensuring that every KIPP Chicago student is ready to matriculate into rigorous high school literacy courses. This Regional Leader works alongside members of the Academic Team to implement the vision for KIPP Chicago literacy instruction, aligning all schools to the methods and practices that will drive transformational outcomes in literacy. This role requires at least 4 days in schools or in the office. Responsibilities of the Achievement Director of 3-8 Literacy include, but are not limited to:
In collaboration with regional academic leaders and school-based leaders, continually refine KIPP Chicago's vision for academic excellence, in line with One KIPP Strategy and best practices. Advocate and align literacy education within the broader KIPP Chicago community, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and across various school and regional teams. Partner with families and community stakeholders to promote literacy initiatives and support student learning beyond the classroom. Support the development of family literacy resources and training to enhance at-home reading engagement. Oversee implementation of 3-8 literacy curricula (Fishtank ELA), including creating scope and sequences and ensuring that schools have necessary curriculum resources. Internalize curriculum materials and assessments, and support literacy coaches in developing their understanding. Ensure alignment to KIPP Foundation initiatives through implementation of content-specific arcs throughout the school year.
Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction
Analyze assessment data and use it to drive action with school-based coaches. Prepare data for, and participate in, weekly regional Academic Progress Monitoring meetings. Support leaders and teachers in analyzing assessment data. Leverage data to provide differentiated, targeted support to schools, ensuring literacy growth for all students, particularly those furthest from meeting grade level benchmarks.
Plan and lead summer PD to launch shared vision and build teacher/leader skill. Set the vision for literacy lesson and unit internalizations, including protocols, schedules, and enabling conditions. Develop literacy content leaders by observing internalization meetings and data meetings and providing feedback. Minimum 2 years exemplary, full-time teacher coaching and adult management experience. Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in literacy development. Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults. Experience in curriculum support, such as assessment writing and/or scope and sequence management. Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance. Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
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