Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Mesquite Hills College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • El Paso, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. At IDEA Public Schools, the belief is that 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, serving over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA aims to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Working at IDEA means being part of the IDEA Team and Family, working alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals, are excited to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. The Staff Experience Team uses Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience
• Teacher leadership or administrative experience required
• Proven track record of achieving success in the K-12 setting
• Knowledge of 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience managing/coaching others preferred

Responsibilities

• Focus on IDEA’s core purpose to get all students into college
• Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals
• Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results
• Lead instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations
• Supervise the 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 and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement and manage 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 shape and develop 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
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees