Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Converse Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Converse, TX

20h

About The Position

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction are instructional leaders who manage, coach, and develop teachers to achieve ambitious student results. They monitor student progress to ensure all students are on track for college. The role includes supervising instructional staff and supporting curriculum implementation, teacher development, student achievement, and a productive school culture. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours at school per week, with additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school possible based on student needs. The Assistant Principal of Instruction serves as an instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co-teachers, conducts one-to-one meetings with direct reports, and monitors progress toward student goals. The role contributes to IDEA Public Schools’ mission of helping students get to and through college.

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 varied situations in the school environment.
Ability to de-escalate student behavior.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and to the belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes and respond to feedback.
Ability to work with urgency, take action, learn from mistakes, and adapt to ambiguity and change.
Ability to build cross-departmental relationships and demonstrate professional conduct.
Minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Focus on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
Set and uphold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass goals.
Lead instructional staff in achieving measurable and ambitious results.
Improve teachers’ instruction 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.
Analyze and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
Identify opportunities for improvement and reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families.
Build and maintain cooperative, trusting relationships with students and families, with respect for their communities.
Use and facilitate technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development and student achievement and manage work tasks.
Support the creation and implementation of a clear, 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 and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Coach and manage several teachers and/or co-teachers.
Conduct one-to-one meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching.
Meet student and school performance accountabilities, including academic achievement, student persistence, teacher retention, and attendance goals.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Comprehensive medical plan, with IDEA covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks 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 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 per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone 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.