Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Alamo Academy (26-27)

About the Role

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) are instructional leaders who manage, coach, and develop the teachers at their school to achieve ambitious results with students. They monitor the progress of students to ensure all students are on-track for college.

Pay

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.

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. Other benefits include:

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, and flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.

A relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.

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.

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.
• Improve teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
• Supervise the implementation of TEKS-based IDEA curricula and assessments.
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Use technology effectively 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.
• Oversee campus-based tutoring sessions.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings.
• 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 after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Accountabilities include:

• 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% of sub-populations (SpEd and/or ELL) meet Index 2 STAAR growth measure.
• 90% Student Persistence.
• 85% Teacher Retention.
• 97.5% Average Daily Attendance for students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co-teachers.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching.

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 serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and 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.