Director of Teacher Development (26/27 School Year) at KIPP Colorado – Denver, Colorado

The Director of Teacher Development role exists to ensure that every classroom has an effective teacher. The Director of Teacher Development will ensure that we are able to prioritize strong teacher development systems, intervene in classrooms of concern, and support long-term teacher development structures including professional development and practice clinics. The Director of Teacher Development will design, align, and oversee high-impact professional learning systems that build instructional leadership capacity, improve teacher practice, and ensure consistent implementation of network-wide academic priorities. This role will work directly and in collaboration with content-experts on the Academics Team to ensure that professional development is coherent for both priority content areas as well as our focus on data-drive instruction. This full-time position is a part of our Home Office Team and is a key member of KIPP Colorado’s leadership team. This is a full-time position and will report directly to the Managing Director of Instructional Leadership.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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 is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating from four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure that the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Professional Responsibilities

● Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn

● Assume personal responsibility for student achievement

● Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines

● Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)

● Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

● Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons, preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, reading and internalizing written communication, etc.

● Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules ● Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft Outlook calendar)

● Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities

● Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement

● Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals

● Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings

● Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development

● Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with

colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives

● Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students

● Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements

● Know that your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events

● Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.)

Drive Teacher Effectiveness Systems

● Research, build, and design teacher development systems that drive teacher effectiveness across all academy levels.

● Design and implement a network-wide vision for teacher development aligned to the Arc of the Year, Big 3 Goals, and instructional priorities.

● Build and maintain high-quality professional learning sessions that follow a predictable pattern of learning and development aligned to the Arc of the Year and network-wide vision for development.

● Build a coherent system for teacher growth from onboarding through advanced instructional practice. ● Ensure alignment between curriculum, assessment (ANet, DIBELS, i-Ready, SAT), and professional learning.

Develop Responsive Teacher Coaching Systems

● Monitor the implementation and impact of professional learning systems across schools to ensure that teacher practice is improving.

● Consistently use data (teacher effectiveness, student outcomes, walkthrough data) to continuously improve systems across the region and schools.

● Use research based best practices to build and execute effective classroom turnaround systems for targeted classrooms.

● In partnership with the Managing Director of Instructional Leadership, identify gaps and deploy targeted support to teachers in schools.

● Working in close partnership with the Chief People and Learning Officer and the Managing Director of Manager Learning & Development ensure that Leaders in your leadership vertical are strong people managers with the skills, tools, and mindsets required to lead high-performing teams and strong adult cultures.

● In partnership with the Managing Director of Manager Learning & Development ensures that coaching and development is aligned to the organization’s Manager Vision of Excellence and Leadership Competency Framework.

Lead Data-Driven Instructional Cycles

● In partnership with the Managing Director of Instructional Leadership, build the tools, resources, and development to ensure that campus ILTs and teachers are able to respond to data.

● In collaboration with the Academics Team, Content Directors and the Data Team ensure that we are building data literacy across roles and academy levels.

● Model best practices for using data to improve student learning including data-in-hand practices and responsive data.

Build Teacher Pipelines and Model Classrooms

● In partnership with the Talent Team, support building teacher pipelines (e.g. teacher leaders) to ensure that teachers see a pathway for their long-term career trajectory.

● Identify teachers who can be supported in moving from good to great and then coach and develop them to be model classrooms across KIPP Colorado.

Be an Organizational Steward Internally and Externally

● Successfully balance decision-making that is in the best interest of the organization, schools, and students.

● Assure alignment between the priorities of both KIPP Colorado and the KIPP Foundation by building relationships and investment with all parties and supporting the efficacy staff in our schools.

● Cultivate and manage relationships with organization leaders and other critical stakeholders including the Executive Team, Principals, and other Home Office leaders.

● Meet with internal and external stakeholders and synthesize their concerns, challenges, and ideas into easily understandable and actionable recommendations.

Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility

● For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only)

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

● Bachelor's degree (required)

● At least 5-7 years of relevant and aligned experience in teacher development or instructional leadership (required)

● At least 5 years of school based experience and/or a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required)

● Past experience (2 years) of leading adults in a school environment (required)

● A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)

● Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

● Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment ● Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork

● Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

● Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence

● High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills

● Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

● Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.

● Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment

● Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

● Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

● Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $91,800 and is commensurate with experience

○ Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We don't care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments

● Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare

● Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

○ Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) ○ All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position

○ Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

● Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft

● Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

● Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone

● Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option

● Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

● Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities

● Other Insurance Options:

○ Wellness reimbursement

○ Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

○ Voluntary long term disability insurance

○ Voluntary short term disability insurance

○ Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

● Additional Information: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary

provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.