Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Horizon Vista Academy

Role Mission

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) are instructional leaders who manage, coach and develop teachers to achieve ambitious results with students. They monitor progress to ensure all students are on‑track for college.

• 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

• 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 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: after‑school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

• 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 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

• Instructional coach and manager for several teachers and/or co‑teachers
• Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress towards student goals and provide coaching

• Compensation
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  Salaries typically fall between $70,532 and $82,170, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• Other Benefits
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  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. Includes paid family leave up to 8 weeks (birth or adoption), tuition reimbursement up to 50% or $5,250 per year, employer‑paid mental/behavioral health counseling, 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.