Assistant Principal of Instruction in Residence - IDEA

About The Role

Role Mission
:
As an Assistant Principal of Instruction – In Residence, you will engage in an immersive leadership development experience designed to prepare you for the role of Assistant Principal of Instruction. In this role, you will work closely with experienced APIs, actively learning from their practice while contributing to instructional leadership on campus. You will build your expertise in instructional coaching, data-driven instruction, teacher development, and school-wide academic strategy. Through hands-on experience and mentorship, you’ll deepen your leadership acumen and grow into a confident, effective instructional leader. The API-IR will build and maintain relationships with students, families, and staff in service to ensure 100% of students go to and through college.
Location:
This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position
and p
reference will be given to candidates who live in
Texas
, or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
Travel to IDEA training events (required)
Travel within the region throughout the year as necessary
This position is grant-funded with
Permian Strategic Partner
funds. This is a grant-funded position and funding may be extended. A grant-funded position has no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant. The employee will work solely (100%) on allowable activities outlined in the grant program.
What We Offer
Compensation:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between
$78,996 and $92,030
, 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:
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Staff members may apply for 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 within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include 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
in education
or related content field
(preferred)
Experience:
2+ years of teaching
(required)
;
Teaching in public schools
(preferred)
Experience:
Leading other adults (teacher leader, content leader, etc.)
(preferred)
Experience with curriculum used in Texas Schools (Bluebonnet Math, Eureka Math, Wit and
Wisdom, Amplify, etc.)
(preferred)
Physical Requirements:
Bending, standing, lifting, walking, sitting
Knowledge and Skills:
Make Strategic Decisions
This individual can coach others in decision-making and is involved in complex decision-making in line with their responsibilities. They use feedback and data to inform their decisions and with support, they consider the broader impact of their choices on those they work with.
Manage
Work and Teams
This individual is responsible for managing their own work as well as supporting others. They focus on delegation, performance management, and coaching to help others achieve their work goals and develop professionally.
Grow Self and Others
This individual takes an active role in their own development as well as the development of others. They use coaching techniques to help others identify growth opportunities, set development goals, and achieve their potential, all while continuing their own personal development journey.
Build a Culture of Trust
This individual offers empathy and active listening to build deeper one-on-one relationships in their direct work with others. They are capable of coaching others and emphasizing importance of psychological safety in their interactions.
Communicate Deliberately
This individual can express ideas clearly and listen actively. They have developing skills in empathetic listening and responsive speaking, with ability to tailor messages for individual direct reports or peers with the aim to build stronger, more effective relationships.
Additional Skills
Ability to
lead, motivate and develop a diverse group of individuals
Strong
computer literacy that includes an understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
What You’ll Do --
Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

Coach and Develop Teachers: You will build and maintain strong schoolwide systems to ensure all teachers internalize their content, deliver high quality first instruction, and analyze data in order to implement strategic adjustments and interventions that achieve measurable results.
Execute Data Systems: You will execute and maintain systems that allow for school-wide data collection, analysis, and action in order to make strategic data-driven decisions.
Manage Student Culture and Discipline: You will ensure all teachers are proficient in building positive student relationships, creating effective classroom routines and procedures, reinforcing positive behaviors, and responding consistently and effectively to misbehaviors. You will coach and train teachers to master these skills.
Execute Special Program Point People Responsibilities
Support Operational Systems: You will maintain strong systems for school operations to ensure your campus is safe, welcoming, and efficiently run.
Plan and Lead School Wide Systems: You will maintain strong schoolwide systems such as tutoring, school-wide initiatives and activities, and as assigned.
Maintain Compliance: You will complete all required annual compliance training and ensure your direct reports do the same. You will maintain systems to ensure that direct reports and the campus as a whole remain in compliance with all applicable laws and policies.
Additional
duties and
responsibilities may include:
Anti-Bulling
Recruiting and launching Campuses
Cash Handling
CPR Requirements
Student Dress Code Enforcement
FERPA and Information Security
Field Lesson Compliance
Required Tutoring records HB 1416
Student Searches
Title IX
We look for Team and Family who embody the following
values
and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission
and being an agent of change: that all students
are capable of getting
to and through college
Has demonstrated effective
outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve
quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships
in order to
achieve outcomes
We believe in education as
a profession
and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
Directly manages a portfolio of teachers
May manage another lead team member
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
!
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
This position is grant funded with
Permian Strategic Partner
and will require a time and effort report. The employee and the employee supervisor must sign this job description acknowledging that this position is grant funded.