Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Price Hill (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

10d•$66,626 - $80,618

About The Position

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction are instructional leaders who manage, coach, and develop teachers to achieve ambitious results with students. They monitor student progress to ensure students are on track for college. This position is grant-funded through Title I Part A, and funding may be extended; ongoing, indefinite employment is not guaranteed. The employee will work solely on activities allowable under the grant and will be required to complete a time and effort report. The Assistant Principal of Instruction leads instructional staff, supports implementation of curricula and assessments, analyzes student and teacher data, and helps build a consistent, productive learning environment. The role includes coaching and managing several teachers and/or co-teachers, conducting individual meetings with direct reports, communicating with students and families, and overseeing campus-based tutoring. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours at school per week and may include additional after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs. The role participates in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, schoolwide meetings and functions, and summer and year-round professional learning. Starting salary is typically $66,626–$80,618, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and internal equity. The role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. IDEA offers benefits including medical coverage, paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, mental and behavioral health services, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject 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 variety of situations in the school environment.
Ability to de-escalate student behavior.
Minimum of 40 or more hours spent at school per week.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and willingness to be held accountable for results.
Propensity for action, urgency, and willingness to learn and improve quickly.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and adapt to ambiguity and change.
Willingness to seek and respond to frequent feedback.
Ability to build cross-departmental relationships and work across silos.
High standards of conduct and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience managing or coaching others preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
Improve teachers’ practice through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
Supervise implementation of state assessments, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
Identify opportunities for improvement and reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families.
Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with students and families.
Use and facilitate technology as a communication and educational tool to support teacher development, student achievement, and 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 develop a schoolwide 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 schoolwide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Serve as an instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co-teachers.
Conduct one-to-one meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching.
Focus on IDEA’s mission to get all students into college and hold high expectations for self and others.
Potentially support after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and subsidies toward coverage for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff following the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.