Deputy Chief, Information Technology

Company Description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, offices, and communities is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

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.

Job Description

Leadership Development and Team Empowerment

• Manage and mentor Technology team leaders, fostering an environment of high standards, best-in-class customer service, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.

• Empower team members to proactively problem-solve, encouraging innovation and collaboration across the organization.

• Provide exemplary coaching, development opportunities, and leadership, ensuring strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students

• Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development

• Ensure complex technology updates, policy changes, and strategic decisions are communicated clearly and effectively across different levels within KIPP, from school leaders to the executive team, highlighting how each aligns with KIPP's mission of academic and operational excellence.

Organizational Leadership

• Drive the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational technology platforms with a focus on cultural diversity, equity, inclusion, and instructional effectiveness.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with School Leaders, School-Based Operational Leaders, and Regional Operational Leaders to enhance the use of technology across all school sites.

• Collaborate with the Academics and Business Intelligence teams to maximize student learning and outcomes.

• Develop both short- and long-term plans for the organization’s technology systems, with clear annual goals and objectives.

• Administer and ensure the security of the organization’s technology systems, including preventative measures, disaster recovery, and business resumption planning.

• Provide leadership for maintaining network infrastructure and technology systems, ensuring they meet organizational needs.

• Oversee the implementation, evaluation, and enforcement of KIPP Texas’ data, cybersecurity protection, and technology governance policies. 

• Strengthen partnerships across departments—academics, business intelligence, and operations—focusing on process improvements that directly benefit students and educators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement​

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Develop systems for real-time data analytics to optimize resource allocation, tech support, and system performance. Implement consistent feedback loops with school and regional leaders to refine support processes and adapt to evolving needs.

Innovation and Technology Integration:

• Guide the IT team to explore and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, augmented/virtual reality, and personalized learning modules, aligning with KIPP's commitment to innovative schooling. 

• Establish initiatives that encourage creative solutions and iterative improvements, with a specific focus on leveraging technology to advance student learning and operational excellence

Technology Strategy, Infrastructure Management, and Customer Service Support

• Build a robust roadmap for infrastructure expansion and maintenance, ensuring that each school has the technological capacity to meet KIPP's ambi