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KIPP Memphis

Literacy Director

Memphis, TN · On-site

$45K - $59K/yr

Position Overview The Literacy Director is a systems-level instructional leader responsible for driving literacy and English language arts achievement across KIPP Memphis campuses. This role sets the ...

KIPP Memphis

Literacy Director

Memphis, TN

$45K - $59K/yr

Position Overview The Literacy Director is a systems-level instructional leader responsible for driving literacy and English language arts achievement across KIPP Memphis campuses. This role sets the ...

Fort Worth ISD

Director - Literacy

Fort Worth, TX

$118K - $142K/yr

Director - Literacy Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports to: Executive Director, Literacy and Bilingual Programs Pay Grade: 309 Days: 239 Days Salary Range: $118,479 - $142,748 FSLA Status:

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for literacy director in the United States is $77,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Literacy Director

North American Kitchen Solutions

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

About KIPP Memphis
KIPP Memphis is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of free,
open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to preparing students in
underserved communities for success in college and life. KIPP Memphis serves students from
kindergarten through twelfth grade across multiple campuses, with a mission to help every
student develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to pursue the path they choose.
Position Overview
The Literacy Director is a systems-level instructional leader responsible for driving literacy and
English language arts achievement across KIPP Memphis campuses. This role sets the vision for
rigorous, standards-aligned reading and writing instruction; builds the instructional capacity of
teachers and school-based leaders; and ensures that curriculum, data, and intervention systems
work together to accelerate student literacy outcomes - including readiness for ACT, PSAT,
and state assessments. The Literacy Director works closely with school leadership teams,
instructional coaches, and the broader academics team to ensure every student has access to
excellent English instruction and the support needed to close literacy gaps.
Key Responsibilities
Real-Time Coaching & Instructional Modeling
  • Provide real-time coaching and instructional modeling for teachers, including live observation and feedback, co-teaching, and demonstration lessons
  • Build teachers' capacity to deliver rigorous, engaging literacy instruction across reading, writing, and language standards

Curriculum Planning & Lesson Internalization
  • Support lesson internalization and curriculum planning, helping teachers deeply understand text complexity, standards alignment, and instructional purpose before they teach
  • Partner with teachers to anticipate student misconceptions and plan responsive, standards-aligned instruction

Student Work & Data Analysis
  • Analyze student work and writing outcomes to identify trends in student understanding and inform coaching priorities
  • Build protocols and systems that help teachers use student work to adjust instruction in real time

Literacy Intervention
  • Develop literacy intervention strategies for students reading below grade level or struggling with foundational literacy skills
  • Partner with campus teams (including special education and RTI staff) to ensure tiered literacy supports are well-matched to student needs and progress is regularly monitored

Assessment Alignment
  • Align instruction to ACT, PreACT, and state assessment expectations, ensuring students are building the reading, writing, and language skills needed for college and career readiness
  • Monitor assessment data across grade levels to identify gaps and adjust instructional priorities accordingly

Collaboration with School Leaders
  • Collaborate with school leaders to strengthen English instructional practices network-wide, aligning campus-level priorities with network literacy goals
  • Serve as a thought partner to principals and instructional leaders on literacy vision, curriculum, and staffing decisions

Additional Responsibilities
  • Design and facilitate professional learning on literacy instruction, including network-wide PD, campus-based training, and summer institute sessions
  • Collaborate with school leaders and the academics team to set and track annual literacy achievement goals
  • Represent KIPP Memphis literacy instruction in network-wide and community-facing settings as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the academic mission of KIPP Memphis

Requirements
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a strong track record of student achievement in literacy/English language arts
  • Experience teaching high school English/literacy required, given this role's responsibility for aligning instruction to ACT, Pre-ACT, and state assessment expectations
  • Prior experience coaching or leading adults (teachers, coaches, or instructional leaders)
  • Deep knowledge of K-12 literacy content, standards-aligned instructional practices, and the reading/writing skills assessed on the ACT, PreACT, and state assessments
  • Experience using student work and assessment data to drive instructional decisions
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Preferred
  • Master's degree in education, literacy, curriculum & instruction, or a related field
  • Experience in a charter school, high-performing urban school, or similar mission-driven environment
  • Familiarity with Tennessee academic standards and state assessments
  • Experience designing and facilitating adult professional learning

Competencies
  • Instructional expertise in literacy and English language arts
  • Real-time coaching and instructional modeling
  • Data analysis and instructional planning
  • Systems thinking across multiple school sites
  • Commitment to equity and closing opportunity gaps
  • Collaborative, relationship-driven leadership style

Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, in line with KIPP Memphis's
compensation scale for instructional leadership roles. KIPP Memphis offers a comprehensive
benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time
off.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the KIPP Memphis careers
page.
KIPP Memphis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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