Principal in Residence Pool - IDEA Tarrant County Region

Overview

Role Mission: IDEA Principals in Residence (PIRs) are experienced school leaders who aspire to become IDEA principals. PIRs fulfill the same duties as an Assistant Principal of Instruction (API), including managing, coaching, and developing a portfolio of teachers. PIRs also take on additional responsibilities designed to prepare them for the principal role, such as managing another lead team member, leading school wide systems, participating in professional development programs for aspiring principals, and serving as the acting principal when the school principal is not on campus.

Location:

This is a campus-based role.

Compensation:
Salaries for this role typically fall between $74,764 to $87,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications, and in alignment with internal equity. The role is 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. 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 if applicable.

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health:
  Counseling sessions and telephonic support available at no cost.

What You Bring — Competencies

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Required Experience:
  
  At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience; at least 2 years of school leadership experience; at least 2 years of experience managing and coaching others
• Proven track record of success as a teacher and as a manager/coach of teachers

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to travel between campuses and regions; able to move throughout a school building and engage in virtual meetings

• Build Trust and Psychological Safety:
  Foster collaboration, value diverse perspectives, and build team consensus when appropriate
• Communicate Deliberately:
  Guide decision-making with clear communication
• Grow Self and Others:
  Support development through coaching and feedback
• Make Sound Decisions:
  Use data-driven reasoning to inform actions
• Manage Work and Teams:
  Lead and coordinate responsibilities effectively

• Additional Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Includes all APIs requirements such as knowledge of core subject, coaching on curriculum and instruction, student behavior management, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and adaptability
• Further requirements:
  Ability to analyze data, reflect on practice, lead complex systems, regulate emotions, manage multiple priorities, and stay solutions-oriented

• Fulfill API responsibilities: lead instructional staff, supervise curriculum implementation, review lesson plans, analyze data, communicate progress to students and families, build trust with communities, facilitate use of technology for teacher development and student achievement, support behavior management, develop school culture, oversee tutoring, participate in meetings and district PD, spend substantial time on campus, and take on after-hours duties as needed
• Additional PIR responsibilities: manage another lead team member; coach and develop leaders; lead school wide systems; participate in PD for aspiring principals; serve as acting principal when the principal is absent; engage in principal-like moments under mentorship

• Accountability metrics include student pass rates, STAAR/EOC measures, Subgroup growth, student persistence, teacher retention, and attendance targets (numbers reflect typical targets).

• Manage and coach a portfolio of teachers and/or co-teachers
• May manage another lead team member at principal discretion

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and aims to send 100% of its graduates to college.

Staff

Experience:

The Staff Experience Team promotes core values to foster integrity, respect, and belonging. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here.

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