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

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. Compensation Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,996 and $86,817, 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 Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff may apply for 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, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. Relocation allowance may be offered to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. 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/coaching others preferred. Knowledge And 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. 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% sub populations (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 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 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. 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. Team and Family Attributes 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. We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our 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 towards student goals and provide coaching. #J-18808-Ljbffr IDEA Public Schools