Ideal Start date for this position is June 2025POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Literacy (DL) oversees the full implementation of K-12 curriculum to lead KIPP Jacksonville students to the highest literacy achievement results possible. The DL ensures that student learning experiences are rigorous, engaging, and aligned to standards. The DL also engages leaders and teachers in professional development about best practices, drives data-driven conversations about student progress, models appropriate teacher coaching or lesson delivery, and offers support where needed. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning and oversees literacy programming for grades K-12 as part of the larger Academic team’s strategic plan. Success in this role would be measured by student achievement results in literacy, curricular implementation success, the codification of systems and procedures, alignment with State, District, and KIPP Foundation expectations, partners with external stakeholders to support building content knowledge for KIPP Jackonville teachers and leaders, while also taking on a curricular based workstream in K-5 or 6-12. The DL is a full-time role on the Shared Services Team, which oversees four schools and is actively planning for growth in future school years. As a member of the Shared Services Team, this individual would ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager.  Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but vary for this role based on the season. Some travel between school locations or other training during/after normal business hours would be required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Literacy Curriculum LeadershipInternalizes State, District, and KIPP Foundation compliance measuresCollaborate with regional and school-based leaders to develop and refine a horizontally and vertically aligned K-12 ELA frameworkOversee the full implementation of CKLA Skills (K-2), CKLA Knowledge (K-2), CKLA Core(3-5), Amplify ELA(6-8), and INTO LIT (9-12) curricula across grade levels K-12Manage the Literacy Curriculum Specialist who prioritizes on K-5 or 6-12 instructional bands.Collaborate with school-based Literacy Coaches and school-based leaders to provide an excellent literacy experience for our studentsMonitor and evaluate literacy interventions across the regionOversee the creation and revisions of regional curriculum pacing calendarsEnsure alignment of curriculum to standards and state assessmentsMonitor Regional benchmark assessment and progress monitoringServe as a liaison to school-based content leads with curriculum related questionsAnalyze regional data in collaboration with regional and school-based leadership to identify areas of need, and support the facilitation of region-wide instructional initiatives that lead us to our goalsWork with Lead Reading Interventionist to ensure efficacy of interventions and plan weekly content team meetings.Other duties as outlined by a manager
Instructional Leadership Develop and facilitate region-wide professional development for teachers, instructional leaders, and Principals in order to build our teachers’ and leaders’ capacity with ELA content, planning, and instructional execution Conduct regular instructional reviews  Serve as a model teacher and assist as needed in the classroom settingServe as a model coach and assist with leader coaching as needed to school-based content leadersCOMPENSATIONThe annual salary for this position is between $67,000 and $75,000. This does not include any stipends for which the person in this role would be eligible. Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision) 403(b) retirement program with a company matchAll staff members receive individualized support and professional developmentOfferings are subject to change each school year. Details would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.  
