The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit Curriculum Specialist will serve as a key instructional leader supporting high-quality CTE curriculum, instruction, and assessment across KIPP Texas schools, with a specialized focus on expanding and sustaining dual credit CTE programming. This role will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, regional academic teams, and institution of higher education (IHE) partners to ensure alignment between CTE programs of study, industry expectations, certifications, dual credit requirements, and postsecondary pathways. The CTE Dual Credit Curriculum Specialist helps further the mission of KIPP Texas Public Schools by equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in college, careers, and beyond. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Instructional Coaching and Support:

• Provide coaching and support to CTE teachers across programs of study, with a focus on instructional planning, content delivery, industry-based certification preparation, and dual credit course implementation.

• Offer meetings, planning sessions, and classroom-based support to ensure strong alignment between curriculum, TEKS, college partner expectations, and industry standards.

• Model instructional strategies and deliver sample lessons to build teacher capacity.

• Provide feedback on lesson plans, unit designs, and assessments to support high-quality instruction in both traditional and dual credit CTE courses.

Curriculum Development and Alignment:

• Collaborate with teachers, regional academic teams, and college partners to refine and align CTE curriculum to TEKS, industry-based certification standards, dual credit expectations, and college and career readiness outcomes.

• Ensure curricular resources reflect current industry practices, support rigorous skill development, and promote career exploration.

• Develop instructional tools, project-based learning tasks, and scope and sequences for CTE pathways, including dual credit offerings.

Data-Driven Improvement:

• Analyze student achievement data, certification results, dual credit outcomes, and course performance to identify instructional strengths and gaps.

• Use data to inform professional development needs and coaching priorities.

• Monitor implementation fidelity and make recommendations to improve instructional outcomes across campuses.

Professional Development:

• Design and facilitate high-impact professional development for CTE teachers focused on best practices in instructional planning, technical skill development, dual credit instruction, and student engagement.

• Contribute to monthly newsletters, webinars, and learning series that highlight exemplar instruction and celebrate teacher success.

• Provide training and support on integrating CTSOs, career connections, cross-curricular content, instructional technology, and dual credit expectations into CTE classrooms.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with school leaders, regional academic teams, college partners, and industry partners to expand and strengthen dual credit CTE opportunities and increase student access to career-connected learning.

• Collaborate with high school campuses and college partners to support planning, scheduling, implementation, and continuous improvement of dual credit CTE programs.

• Support campuses in ensuring instructional resources, equipment, materials, and other program requirements are secured and implemented in a timely manner for dual credit CTE courses.

• Build relationships with CTE teachers to promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Serve as a thought partner in cross-functional initiatives that promote equitable access to high-quality CTE instruction and dual credit opportunities.

Other Duties:

• Support alignment of CTE course materials with district, state, and college partner expectations, including support with industry-based certification preparation, instructional pacing, and dual credit compliance.

• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission and success of CTE programs across KIPP Texas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Master's degree preferred

• TEA Certification - CTE Subject Area

• 5+ years of teaching experience with a focus on career and technical education

• Knowledge of federal career clusters, Texas programs of study, and CTE dual credit requirements

• Knowledge of content standards and assessments

• Experience developing, collaborating, and monitoring progress for special populations enrolled in CTE programs

• Experience collaborating with institutions of higher education and/or implementing dual credit programs preferred

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Texas

• Experience designing and facilitating relevant professional development sessions to a variety of audiences, such as administrators, teachers, college partners, and community partners

• Ability to prioritize and initiate tasks, manage time, and complete multiple projects within tight deadlines

• Proven writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is necessary

• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills necessary

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment: 

Hybrid work - Reports to the central office or schools three days a week

Travel Requirements: 

Minimal travel: May travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.

What We Bring to the Table: 

• 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 insuranc

EEO:
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. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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