Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA North Mission College Prep

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 student progress to ensure all students are on‑track for college.

Typical salaries range from $70,532 to $82,170, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Comprehensive health plan covering the majority of employee premium; subsidizes costs for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition for qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans; disability and life insurance; parenting benefits; flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development opportunities, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs.

• 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 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.
• Adaptability to diverse situations in the school environment.
• Ability to de‑escalate student behavior.

• 96% of students passing all classes (On Track to Graduate).
• 90% approaching, 60% meeting, 30% mastered on STAAR/EOC.
• 60% of SpEd students attain “approaches” on STAAR.
• 75% of 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.
• Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
• Improve teaching through daily observations, coaching, data conversations, and 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 quantifiable strategies.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and reflect on decisions.
• Communicate student progress with students and families.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Facilitate effective use of technology for communication, teacher development, and task management.
• Support the creation and implementation of a clear behavior management system.
• Shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive learning environment.
• Oversee campus‑based tutoring sessions.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, and school‑wide functions.
• Engage in summer and year‑long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Commit to a minimum of 40+ hours at the school per week.
• Additional duties may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school, as needed.

• Committed to the mission that all students can achieve college.
• Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and accountable for them.
• Propensity for action, learning from mistakes quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to frequent feedback.
• Collaborates across silos to achieve outcomes.
• Upholds professional conduct and behaviors as a model for colleagues and students.

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

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or employment. For inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.