Qualifications
CONTENT AND PEDAGOGICAL EXPERTISE
- Strong knowledge and belief in the college-ready bar for students in science, exceptionally high standards for rigor and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
- Expert in science in the primary grades (Kth – 4th) with a strong knowledge of the full science continuum (K through 12th Grade)
- Master teacher in science with strong skill in internalizing curriculum and modeling lessons
- Strong coach of teachers with expertise in observation and feedback
- Strong coach of leaders with the ability to model strong coaching and school leadership
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Detail oriented and obsessed with accuracy, especially in the areas of curriculum and assessments
- Ability to create own work plan and can project plan around multiple priorities and fast-paced deadlines
- Able to succinctly present summaries and updates
- Can work across multiple modes of communication (virtual and in-person) to impact others and achieve goals
- Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office suite and (Preferred) Adobe and Google Drive
- (Preferred) Strong fluency with Illuminate and Tableau
COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM SKILLS
- Builds and maintains strong relationships across a variety of levels and stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication
- Motivates others to work in partnership toward ambitious goals
- Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations
- Skillfully navigates systems and structures at various levels in a large district
- Comfortable in ambiguity and can take abstract ideas into concrete work plans and products
PROBLEM SOLVING AND SYSTEMS LEVEL THINKING
- Understands how various systems, departments, and stakeholders interact to achieve short and long term goals
- Makes decisions using data and takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in
- Can exhibit flexibility when faced with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Identifies and prioritizes mission critical issues and offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems
- Exhibits strong focus on goals and results and sets clear metrics for success
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goals
- Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to state leaders, regional leaders, school leaders, coaches, teachers and students
- Establishes clear expectations, deliverables and deadlines across organizational layers
EMPATHY AND COMMITMENT TO CAUSE
- Deep belief in the mission and values of KIPP and commitments to improving student achievement
- Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels
- Demonstrates cultural competencies and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing students and urban school districts
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.