Employment Type : Full-Time
Company Description Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together. KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities. The Manager of SEL Achievement will strategically support schools to foster healthy and safe environments for students to reach optimum achievement and wellness, serving as a thought partner, problem solver, and change agent to internal and external stakeholders with steadfast commitment to action. Duties and Essential Job Functions: Manage the implementation of KIPP Texas’ Advisory model across PK-12: Establish a community of educators through hosting weekly meetings and professional learning opportunities Analyze network data in collaboration with the Regional Academic Leaders, School Leaders, and School Deans, to create schools based action plans Know the data across the region and speak to the region-wide/campus level response to the data Analyze portfolio data on a cycle, action plans, and communicate with appropriate individuals using data to drive decisions and actions at the campus and regional level In collaboration with Regional Academic leaders, and school principals, identify opportunities to continue to refine and improve our current practices Support faculty with teaching and leading Advisory model programming: Work side-by-side to develop content knowledge and coaching skill of Assistant Principals of Instruction and/or Instructional Coaches Observe classrooms regularly and provide clear, actionable feedThrough impact and influence, stimulates others to take action and accomplish goals, even when no direct reporting relationship exists. Builds coalitions to garner support by aligning proposals/ideas with the needs and priorities of others. Develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals. Gains the trust of key stakeholders by active listening and seeking to understand their views and needs. back to the Assistant Principals of Instruction Observe and/or facilitate content team meetings, as requested, and provide feedback that leads to improvement of the content team meetings Model lessons from SEL programming or climate and culture advisory practices as needed Forge, cultivate and maintain healthy relationships with multiple KTX teams: Responsively follows-up and follows-through with students, families, and faculty members. Zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, curiosity, gratitude, growth mindset, and a sense of humor A passion for and commitment to being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven organizational culture Ability to evaluate and implement SEL and mental health programs aligned to our vision Strong communication skills and follow-through Demonstrated initiative in prioritizing amidst complex needs and strategically planning to get results Flexibility and ability to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions Demonstrated ability and desire to grow and learn quickly Knowledge of SEL content and mental health, learning theory, and current educational trends Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults Experience in leading and collaborating with high-performing teams and managing programs and/or staff, while providing constructive and instructive feedback to team members Maintains an articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Exercises excellent judgment in decision-making Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders, including parents, students, and administrators, in a comprehensive manner Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Reliable transportation is needed to travel between campuses Ability to travel 25% of the time Required Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in a mental health, counseling, social work or education field Minimum 2 years exemplary teaching experience with strong student achievement results Minimum 1 year exemplary coaching and professional development experience Any KIPP Texas Region (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) 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. Funding: The Manager, SEL Achievement will be funded directly from the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants awarded by the Texas Education Agency under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (ESSER II) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ESSER III). This position will be funded solely (100%) from the ESSER II and III allocation for direct expenses through September 30, 2023, and may continue to be funded through September 30, 2024, depending upon the availability of ESSER grant funds. At the end of the grant period this position may be eliminated unless other sources of funds are secured to maintain this position or a similar position. The employee must sign this job description acknowledging receipt of the job description and signing their acknowledgement that this position is grant funded and is temporarily aligning with the terms of the grant period.
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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.
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This person will play a significant role in ensuring that our instructional vision is lived inside of our classrooms and schools by supporting school leadership teams with program implementation, instructional coaching, aligned data-analysis practices and aligned professional development opportunities in promotion of the integration of SEL practices within the school environment.
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