Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Tres Lagos Academy (Immediate Opening)

Mission

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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: 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 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 additional work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability insurance, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, and generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses, professional development opportunities, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

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 success in K‑12 settings; experience managing/coaching others preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of the 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 and hold high expectations for self and others.
• Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results through daily observations, on‑the‑spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
• Supervise implementation of TEKS‑based IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families, establishing cooperative relationships based on trust and respect.
• Utilize technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement, and task management.
• Support creation and implementation of a clear, consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Oversee campus‑based tutoring sessions.
• Participate 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.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional duties may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Act as 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

IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a single school of 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. The network is nationally ranked by The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report. 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 join IDEA, you become part of a team and family that sets and reaches ambitious goals daily, continuously grows, and works relentlessly to make college for all a reality.