Data-Driven Middle School Leadership Director

Kipp Inc; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid family leave

HSA

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Director of Data Driven Leadership for Middle Schools to advance data-informed instruction, progress monitoring, and curriculum alignment across multiple campuses in Texas.

This role emphasizes data-driven instruction, STAAR performance, and high school readiness, while coaching regional and school leaders to translate insights into concrete actions that uplift student achievement and equity.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

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

Skills

Data analysis

Data-driven instruction

Progress monitoring

Curriculum and instruction

Data storytelling

Coaching

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Educational equity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Director of Data Driven Leadership for Middle Schools to advance data-informed instruction, progress monitoring, and curriculum alignment across multiple campuses in Texas.

This role emphasizes data-driven instruction, STAAR performance, and high school readiness, while coaching regional and school leaders to translate insights into concrete actions that uplift student achievement and equity.