Assistant Principal Of Instruction - IDEA Pflugerville Academy (26-27)

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) are instructional leaders who manage, coach, and develop teachers to achieve ambitious results with students and ensure all students are on‑track for college. What We Offer Compensation Salaries for this role typically fall between $78,996 and $86,817, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. The role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Benefits Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff can receive up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 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 and vision plans; disability and life insurance; parenting benefits. Flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development opportunities, and a 403(b) plan. Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs for this role, if applicable. What You Bring – Competencies Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Experience: 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. Experience managing or coaching others preferred. Knowledge & Skills 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. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities 96% of students passing all classes (On Track to Graduate). 90% Approaching | 60% Meets | 30% Mastered on STAAR/EOC. 60% of SpEd students attain “approaches” on STAAR. 75% of subpopulations (SpEd and/or ELL) meet Index 2 STAAR growth measure. 90% Student Persistence. 85% Teacher Retention. 97.5% Average Daily Attendance for students. 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 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 students and families. Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify. Effectively facilitate and personally use 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 40+ hours spent at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars. Values & Characteristics Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college. Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them. Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly. Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change. Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization. Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes. Believes in education as a profession and holds itself to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for colleagues and students. Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable) Instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co‑teachers. Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress toward student goals and provide coaching. IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr