Director of High School STEM; SY

Director of High School STEM

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

• Grade(s) : 9-12

The Director of High School STEM is an essential position that drives student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for KIPP Capital Region in grades 9 - 12. In partnership with the Teaching and Learning team, this person will directly support the implementation of curriculum through observation and feedback, data analysis and coaching, and the facilitation of targeted and well-planned adult learning experiences so that our teachers and leaders can provide excellent instruction in all of our High School STEM courses.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing engaging STEM curriculum aligned with KIPP's core values and standards, incorporating inquiry-based learning, project-based activities, and real world applications.
• Support regional STEM initiatives based on student and teacher data to deliver consistent excellent High School instruction across KIPP Capital Region.
• Draw on content knowledge and understanding of effective instructional practices to review curriculum documents and make recommendations.
• Continually evaluate curriculum implementation by establishing enabling systems that monitor progress and demonstrate quantitative and qualitative academic growth.
• Attend and participate in weekly TLS Meetings to provide reflections on curriculum implementation based on data.
• Monitoring student progress in STEM subjects through regular assessments, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, and adjusting instruction accordingly.
• Oversee the administration of regional assessments for High School students that yield meaningful data on student skill development and content progression.
• Analyze regional data in collaboration with regional and school-based leaders to create action plans promoting student achievement.
• Collaborate with other KIPP regions, like KIPP NYC, to manage a system for sharing assessment data results and analyses to the greater KIPP Capital Region teacher and leader community.
• Observe instruction at our High School to identify best practices, spot and address curriculum design or implementation gaps, and determine professional development goals for STEM teachers and leaders for specific sub groups (grade-level, course-specific, etc…).
• Partnering with school leadership to integrate STEM initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall school goals and strategic planning.
• Using a data-driven pedagogy, collaborate with school-based leaders and teachers to devise meaningful action steps that improve student outcomes.
• Support school-based leaders in continually evaluating the effectiveness of STEM programming overall.
• Building relationships with local STEM organizations and businesses to provide students enrichment opportunities and potential career pathways.

Professional Development for KIPP Capital Region

• Provide targeted coaching and professional development experiences to the High School principal, coaches, and select teachers to further content knowledge development and support curriculum implementation and innovation.
• Develop and facilitate regional professional development for teachers and leaders to ensure full implementation of curriculum and instructional initiatives across content areas and grade levels (with focus on High School STEM).
• Providing ongoing professional development for STEM teachers, focusing on effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and utilizing technology in the classroom.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties outlined by the Senior Director of 9-12 Academics and Chief Academic Officer.
• Commit to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Comply with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and…