KIPP Texas is seeking a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership for all Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming and dual credit offerings across its secondary schools. This role is responsible for setting the vision, ensuring quality and compliance, and aligning these programs with workforce demands, higher education expectations, and state accountability requirements.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans for CTE and Dual Credit aligned to district goals, state accountability (Perkins V, CCMR, TIA), and regional workforce needs.
- Drive innovation in program design to support high-wage, high-demand careers and postsecondary readiness.
- Expand dual credit access through early college models, embedded courses, and higher-education partnerships.
- Advise senior leaders on program expansion, student outcomes, resource needs, and state policy implications.
- Establish clear quality standards and performance metrics for all CTE programs and Dual Credit offerings.
- Oversee data systems tracking student concentrator/completer status, IBC attainment, dual credit enrollment, persistence, and work-based learning participation.
- Lead statewide program evaluations and internal audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure dual credit course alignment with TEA policy, college partner requirements, and transcript accuracy.
- Review Dual Credit grade distribution, enrollment patterns, eligibility, and TSIA2 outcomes to improve student success.
- Oversee all federal and state CTE funding (Perkins V, grants) to ensure compliance and maximize impact.
- Manage financial agreements, MOUs, and contracts with higher-education institutions providing Dual Credit.
- Align budgets to strategic priorities and ensure equitable resource distribution across campuses.
- Ensure full compliance with state and federal CTE regulations and Dual Credit eligibility, FERPA, TSIA2 policies, and instructor credentialing.
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting for CTE and dual credit within audits, CCMR indicators, and state submissions.
- Develop guidance documents, frameworks, and handbooks to ensure statewide implementation consistency.
- Supervise and coach statewide CTE team members and dual credit staff.
- Build team capacity through professional learning, strategic goal-setting, and aligned performance measures.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across regions, campuses, and departments.
- Provide direct support to school leaders, counselors, and regional teams on effective program implementation.
- Coordinate course scheduling, pathway sequencing, and strategic staffing to ensure access and student success.
- Deliver professional development for CTE teachers, dual credit coordinators, counselors, and leadership teams.
- Promote cross-sector collaboration between CTE, STEM, arts, AP, and workforce pathways.
- Build models aligning middle school exposure with high school pathways and early college opportunities.
- Expand work-based learning, industry partnerships, internships, and college-credit-bearing experiences.
- Represent KIPP Texas on regional and statewide CTE advisory councils, workforce boards, chambers, and industry roundtables.
- Develop scalable partnerships increasing student access to internships, certifications, dual credit courses, and work-based learning.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Certified CTE teacher or 3-5 years of experience leading CTE programming at scale.
- Experience managing dual credit, early college, or CCMR programs at the district or institutional level.
- Strong knowledge of Texas CTE regulations, TSIA2, CCMR, and TEA Dual Credit requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback.
- Articulate professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
- Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details.
- Adept at exercising excellent judgment in decision-making.
- Flexible and proven ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders in a comprehensive manner.
- Proficient at interpreting policy, procedures, and data.
- Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- High responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience working directly with community colleges, universities, or workforce boards.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Team & Environment
You will provide statewide leadership, managing statewide teams, higher-education partnerships, compliance systems, and data-driven improvement structures.
Benefits & Compensation
- The starting salary for this position is $115,000 and is commensurate upon experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
- Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
- Paid family leave.
- Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
- Employee assistance programs.
- KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
Work Mode
This role operates in a hybrid work mode with work locations in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas.
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
