Principal

Description 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. Description 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 $74,764 and $87,100, 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 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 What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities Accountabilities could include and are not limited to: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr