6th-12th Assistant Principal of Instruction Applicant Pool - IDEA Upper Rio Grande Valley Region (26-27)

What We Offer

Compensation
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $70,532 and $82,170, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.
This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health, Dental and Vision Plans, Disability, Life Insurance, Parenting Benefits, Flexible Spending Account Options, Generous Vacation Time, Referral Bonuses, Professional Development, and a 403(b) Plan.

IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring

Competencies
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Experience: At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience, Teacher leadership or administrative experience required, Proven track record of achieving success in the K-12 setting, Experience managing/coaching others preferred
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment, Strong ability to coach teachers on curriculum and instruction, Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior, Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment, Ability to de-escalate student behavior

What You’ll Do

Accountabilities could include and are not limited to:

• 96% of students passing all classes (On Track to Graduate)
• 90% Approaching | 60% Meets | 30% Mastered on STAAR/EOC
• 60% of SpEd students attain “approaches” on STAAR
• 75% sub populations (SpEd and/or ELL) meet Index 2 STAAR growth measure
• 85% Student Persistence
• 97.5% Average Daily Attendance for students
• 70% of students in Kinder, 70% of students in 1st grade, and 70% of students in 2nd grade will achieve their growth goal as demonstrated by DIBELS
• 50% | 60% of students in CSI will achieve 2 Years Growth in Reading | Math by the end school year

Responsibilities

Focus on IDEA’s core purpose to get all students into college
Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals
Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results
Work in conjunction with Principal to manage portfolio of teachers, communicate clearly, and ensure direct reports meets campus expectations
Effectively manage time and tasks to accomplish multiple competing priorities and support others to do the same
Lead instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through onboarding of new teachers, daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, lead staff professional development and effective evaluations
Supervise the implementation of TEKS based IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Ensure campus meets all compliance requirements by serving as primary point-person for at least 1 one of the following areas: EB, section 504, CSI
Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback
Track, synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals
Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions
Communicate students’ progress with student and family
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement and manage work related tasks
Support the creation and implementation of a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Oversight of campus based tutoring sessions
Participation in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development

Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Recruitment activities
• Afterschool tutoring
• Saturday school

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Experience

At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!