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

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
• Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
• Coach teachers quickly and measurably through daily observations, on‑the‑spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
• Supervise 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.
• Identify improvement opportunities, reflect on past actions, and guide future decisions.
• Communicate student progress with students and families.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students and families 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 behavior‑management system while developing student character and community.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive, enthusiastic learning environment.
• Oversee campus‑based tutoring sessions.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, before/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.

Qualifications

• 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 success in a K‑12 setting.
• 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.

Compensation

Salaries for this role typically range from $70,532 to $82,170, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The position is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan covering the majority of employee premiums; subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition (maximum $5,250 per year) for qualifying degree programs, subject to manager discretion.
• 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 and life insurance, parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time and referral bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, the network has grown from a single school of 150 students to a multi‑state charter system serving over 80,000 college‑bound students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA is nationally ranked by The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report. Employees join a team that sets and reaches ambitious goals daily, fostering a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging.