Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Victory College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Tampa, FL

2d•$66,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction are instructional leaders who manage, coach, and develop teachers to achieve ambitious student outcomes. They monitor student progress to help ensure all students are on track for college. The role leads instructional staff, supports strong teaching and learning, and helps create a productive, consistent school culture. The Assistant Principal of Instruction supervises implementation of TEKS-based curriculum and assessments, reviews lesson plans, observes and coaches teachers, and uses data to shape strategies and measure progress toward academic and operational goals. The role also supports student behavior and character development, communicates with students and families, oversees campus tutoring, and participates in school meetings, duties, and professional learning. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week; additional after-school tutoring or Saturday school may be required based on student needs. The role manages and coaches several teachers and/or co-teachers, including holding individual meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening. Staff members undergo drug testing before starting in the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience.
Teacher leadership or administrative experience.
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 situations in the school environment.
Ability to de-escalate student behavior.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Successful completion of a Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening.
Completion of drug testing before starting in the role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience managing or coaching others.

Responsibilities

Focus on IDEA’s mission to get all students into college and hold high expectations for self and others.
Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
Improve teaching 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 that achieve quantifiable goals.
Identify opportunities for improvement and reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
Communicate students’ progress to students and families.
Build and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement, and work-related task management.
Support a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help 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, 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.
Perform additional duties that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, 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 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.
Employer-paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.