Instructional Leader: Coach Teachers to College Readiness

Role Mission

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

Compensation:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,996 and $92,030, 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.

• 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:
  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 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 moving costs.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of full‑time teaching experience.
• Teacher leadership or administrative experience required.
• Proven track record of success in K‑12 setting.
• Experience managing or 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.

• 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 teaching quickly through daily observations, coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
• Supervise implementation of TEKS‑based IDEA curricula and assessments.
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
• Communicate student progress with students and families.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Use technology to facilitate communication, teacher development, student achievement, and task management.
• Support creation and implementation of a clear behavior‑management system while developing character and community.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• 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 development activities.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional duties may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school.

• Committed to our mission that all students can go to college.
• Demonstrated effective outcomes and accountability.
• Propensity for action, quick learning from mistakes.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment.
• Seeks and responds well to…