CLSD Program Manager
Job Summary
The Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Program Manager is an integral part of the regional academic team, ensuring schools have the professional learning, and data systems needed to drive strong literacy outcomes. This role supports the design and execution of professional development, maintains aligned curriculum and assessment infrastructure, and monitors data to inform action across schools. The CLSD Program Manager will be the main point of contact for all CLSD administrative, reporting, professional development and state-level activities.
The starting salary range for this role is $78,436-$85,256. This is a full-time role based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of August 2026.
The Humanities Coaching team is expanding and currently seeking two (2) Program Managers: one dedicated to supporting the K–5 grade band, and one dedicated to the 6–12 grade band.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Academic Officer for Literacy and Humanities, the CLSD program manager is an integral member of the regional academic team. The CLSD program manager is responsible for supporting 6-12 professional learning and data systems across KIPP DC. Responsibilities include coordinating and executing professional development, maintaining aligned assessment infrastructure, monitoring and reporting on literacy data, and supporting collaboration across schools. The CLSD Program Manager will be the main point of contact for all CLSD administrative, reporting, professional development and state-level activities.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the DCAO-Literacy and Humanities. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.
Professional Learning Support (50% of time)
- Coordinate collaboration across school-based CLSD funded literacy coaches to ensure alignment of practices, materials, and priorities
- Partner with internal teams and external providers to design and deliver high-quality, research-based professional learning for teachers and leaders
- Support day-of execution of professional development, including logistics support, troubleshooting, and ensuring strong participant experience
- Support the execution of the teacher leader academies, including coordination of programming, logistics, and day-to-day operations
- Draft and manage clear, consistent communication to cohort members, school leaders, and stakeholders regarding program updates, expectations, and key milestones
- Build and manage systems to curate and share key program information, including session materials, announcements, and resources
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize participant feedback and program data to generate insights and inform continuous improvement
- Develop and share regular feedback reports on cohort progress, program effectiveness, and key trends
CLSD Grant Management (30% of time)
- Serve as the main point of contact for all CLSD administrative, reporting, professional development and state-level activities.
- Attend monthly OSSE grant compliance calls, summarize content and report out to key stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated effectiveness in leading and coordinating across functional teams
- Experience with grant management
- Ability to build relationships and consensus, impact & influence, and motivate action
- Demonstrated excellence in project management, organizational and event execution skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong writing and communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools.
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $78,436-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
- Demonstrated effectiveness in leading and coordinating across functional teams
- Experience with grant management
- Ability to build relationships, influence, and motivate action
- Demonstrated excellence in project management, organizational and event execution skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
What We Do
KIPP DC is a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools in Washington, D.C., committed to excellence, equity, and justice, aiming to develop students into future leaders.
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