Career and Technical Education Curriculum Specialist

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum Specialist will serve as a key instructional leader supporting high-quality CTE curriculum, instruction, and assessment across KIPP Texas schools. This role will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and regional academic teams to ensure alignment between CTE programs of study and industry expectations, certifications, and postsecondary pathways. The CTE 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Career and Technical Education Curriculum Specialist will:

1. Instructional Coaching and Support:

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

• Offer meetings, planning sessions, and classroom-based support to ensure strong alignment between curriculum, TEKS, 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.

2. Curriculum Development and Alignment:

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

• 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.

3. Data-Driven Improvement:

• Analyze student achievement data, certification results, and course outcomes 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.

4. Professional Development:

• Design and facilitate high-impact professional development for CTE teachers focused on best practices in instructional planning, technical skill development, 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, and instructional technology into CTE classrooms.

5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with school leaders, regional academics teams, and industry partners to strengthen instructional practices and increase student access to career-connected learning.

• 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.

Other Duties:

• Support alignment of CTE course materials with district and state expectations, including support with industry based certification testing preparation and instructional pacing.

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

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Master’s degree preferred

• TEA Certification - CTE Subject Area required

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

• Knowledge of the federal career clusters and state programs of study

• Knowledge of content standards and assessments

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

Skills:

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

• Commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Texas

Additional Information

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 insurance.

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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About the Company

About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. 

If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.