K-5th Assistant Principal of Instruction Applicant Pool - IDEA Houston Region (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

13d•$78,996 - $92,030

About The Position

This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information in order to assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to actual vacancies that match your interests. Role Mission: 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. What We Offer Compensation: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,996 and $92,030, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits: We offer a 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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: 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. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. What You Bring -- Competencies

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
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

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
Work in conjunction with Principal to manage portfolio of teachers, communicate clearly, and ensure direct reports meets campus expectations
Effectively manage time and tasks to accomplish multiple competing priorities and support others to do the same
Lead instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through onboarding of new teachers, daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, lead staff professional development and effective evaluations
Supervise the implementation of TEKS based IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Ensure campus meets all compliance requirements by serving as primary point-person for at least 1 one of the following areas: EB, section 504, CSI
Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback
Track, 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: recruitment activities, after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars