Science Specialist

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition‑free, open‑enrollment charter public schools within 17 local education agencies, educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award‑winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college and life.

Together with families and communities, we 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 create a more just world.

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti‑blackness, racism, oppression and injustice.

We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

The K‑8 Science Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Teaching & Learning or Regional Coach. They will lead the design and implementation of the KIPP SoCal science approach. All efforts driven by the Science Specialist will be in service of an equitable, inclusive, rigorous and diverse learning experience in science for all students. If you love teaching science, coaching others to be awesome at teaching science, and always think about science … this is the job for you.

This role primarily works inside of our schools. There will also be opportunities to work in our office just south of Downtown LA.

Priority Final date to receive applications is January 12, 2026.

Anticipated start date is late January/early February 2026.

• In collaboration with the AD of Teaching & Learning and Director of Teaching & Learning, the Science Specialist will create and document an inclusive, equitable, and culturally relevant vision for excellence in science
• Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning team to create the enabling systems to realize the vision
• Research, recommend, and review curricular and assessment options
• Lead any adaptation efforts to science curricula to better meet the needs of students (e.g. adjusting lessons / units per the gradual release of responsibility instructional framework).
• Monitor and lead the creation and adjustment of regional scopes and sequences for science
• Monitor and, when relevant, lead the creation of regional formative and summative science assessments
• In collaboration with the Teaching & Learning team, analyze regional science data and create support plans
• Conduct science observations and walkthroughs in collaboration with the members of the Teaching & Learning team and school site‑level instructional leaders.
• Lead the planning and execution of regional professional development in science
• Plan and lead professional development at schools in science on an ad hoc or on‑going basis based on individual schools’ needs in science
• Coach and develop specific teachers across schools when needed
• Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning team to plan and lead content team meetings for science
• Collaborate with the direct manager to craft a personalized professional learning plan (e.g. text study, workshops, conferences, school visits, etc.) to build knowledge and capacity in science content and teaching and learning instructional methods and practices
• Collaborate with Teaching & Learning team on general academic projects for the region

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• 4‑5 years of teaching experience, preferably charter schools and in TK‑4GR settings
• Deep experience with and knowledge best practice research methods for elementary and middle school science
• Familiarity with…