Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA San Juan Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Juan, TX

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 ensure that all students are on track for college. The role leads instructional staff, supports implementation of IDEA curricula and assessments, and works to build a productive, enthusiastic learning environment. The Assistant Principal of Instruction serves as an instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co-teachers and conducts one-to-one meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching. This position is based at IDEA San Juan Academy and is an immediate opening. The role requires a minimum of 40 hours per week at school. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on student needs. The position includes participation in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, school-wide meetings and functions, and summer and year-long professional learning and development. Compensation typically ranges from $70,532 to $82,170, based on relevant experience and qualifications and internal equity. The role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. IDEA offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including a base medical plan and subsidized coverage for eligible family members. Other benefits include paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. Relocation assistance 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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, respond to feedback, and work effectively across departments.
Commitment to high standards of conduct and professionalism.
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 mission of getting all students into college and hold high expectations for self and others.
Lead instructional staff to achieve 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.
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.
Build cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Use and facilitate technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development and student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Support the creation and implementation of a clear, consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help shape 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, including conducting one-to-one meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching.
Potentially support after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan, including employer-paid portions of the base medical plan and subsidized costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for 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, up to $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.
403(b) plan.
Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.