Job Description

_ The Opportunity_

The Manager of Dual Language Curriculum role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has deep
content knowledge of simultaneous biliteracy instruction, has a passion for curriculum, leverages
content-based coaching strategies and techniques to build the capacity of instructional leaders, is
committed to advancing social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy, and is eager to influence the
future of bilingual program’s curriculum and instruction across KIPP Texas and beyond.
The Manager of Dual Language Curriculum will play a critical role at the state-level in an effort to drive
improved student results by ensuring that every student has access to rigorous, excellent, grade-level
curriculum that will be implemented in KIPP schools in our Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio
regions.

_ General Role Description_
● Curriculum Design: Using High Quality Instructional Materials (Amplify, Eureka, Savvas, etc. ) as
a base curriculum, designs strong instructional guidance for dual language teachers and instructional coaches to facilitate strong implementation and internalization of curriculum
● Curriculum Adoption & Selection: Executes a scientific method for selecting bilingual curriculum tools and resources necessary for teaching and learning experiences
● Curriculum Vetting : Executes a researched-based vetting process to ensure that curriculum is aligned to grade-level standards and expectations, error-free and publish ready
● Curriculum-Instruction Connection : Supports instructional teammates in designing and reviewing professional learning materials designed to equip leaders and teachers with the knowledge and
skills to internalize and execute the curriculum

● Assessments: Creates high quality, aligned, standards based formative, end of cycle and interim assessments to support mastery of content objectives and seeks feedback from key stakeholders along the way.
● Data Analysis : Frequently and consistently progress monitors and analyzes a variety of qualitative and quantitative data at the school, region and state-levels to identify strengths and gaps in the curriculum itself while also strategically providing revisions and course corrections to the curriculum implementation pathway.
● Professional Development: If needed, plan, review and/or facilitate virtual and in-person professional development on curriculum, instruction and assessment analysis to ensure all regions are on a path to implement the curriculum with fidelity and achieve academic goals.

_ Key Responsibilities_
The Manager of Dual Language Curriculum responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
● Develop and adapt primary bilingual curriculum based on simultaneous biliteracy curriculum and instructional practices and 80/20 program model, including course overviews, pacing calendars, unit plans, lesson plans and assessments aligned to the KIPP Texas Dual Language Vision.
● Develop and adapt SLAR & Literacy-Based ELD curriculum based on paired literacy framework
● Develop and adapt dual language curriculum based on feedback from the stakeholders
● Ensure all curriculum & assessments are top-quality and aligned to a college-ready bar and Texas state standards before students engage with them.
● Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and data analysis (state-wide and region-specific) to make necessary adjustments to curriculum materials.
● Review dual language professional development materials for regional academic teams, instructional coaches and teachers, including unit and lesson internalization, instructional best practices, and responding to data
● Build relationships with principals, assistant principals, teachers, and regional academics teams across the state to solicit feedback on the curriculum.
● Collaborate with other KIPP Texas academics teams (academic programs, assessment & achievement) to ensure curriculum and supporting materials are accessible for ALL students, including students with IEPs.
● Stay up-to-date on best practices in primary dual language and early literacy instruction and
model best practices for instructional coaches as needed.

Qualifications

_ Required Qualifications_
● Bachelor degree required
● Texas Bilingual Certification required
● Fluent in all Spanish language domains

_ Content and Pedagogical Expertise_
● Strong understanding of the college-ready bar for students, exceptionally high standards for students’ potential, and an unyielding belief that ALL students can achieve at high levels
● Deep knowledge of paired literacy, metalinguistic awareness, simultaneous literacy instruction, and bridging cross-linguistic connections.
● Deep knowledge of primary Spanish Reading Language Arts (including Pre-K Guidelines, TEKS, and ELPS), with a strong understanding of the full PK-12 ELA continuum
● Master dual language teacher, coach and instructional leader (ideally at the primary (PK-2) with proven results
● Strong understanding of and prior experience with curriculum development, including but not limited to: alignment between objectives, learning experiences and assessment; principles of backwards planning; essential questions to drive inquiry

_ Technical Skills_
● Detail oriented and obsessed with accuracy, especially in the areas of curriculum and assessments
● Meets deadlines and timelines aligned to the academic calendar and needs of the organization
● 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 Reader and Google Drive
● Preferred: Prior experience with dual language paired literacy curriculum development with Amplify.
● (Preferred but not required) Able to fluently navigate Eureka, and Saavas Curriculum, Illuminate
and Tableau, or other similar assessment and data analytics platforms

_ 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
● Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations
● Skillfully navigates systems and structures at various levels in a large district
● Comfortable with ambiguity and can translate abstract ideas into concrete work plans and products

_ Problem Solving and Systems-Level Thinking_
● Understands how various systems, departments, shareholders 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
● Exhibits flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset when faced with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
● Identifies and prioritizes mission-critical issues and offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems
● Exhibits consistent 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 in both Spanish and English
● Demonstrates cultural competencies and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing students in alignment with with three pillars of Dual Language

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.