Assistant Principal of Instruction Applicant Pool - IDEA Lakeland (26-27)

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This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information in order to assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to actual vacancies that match your interests. 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 $66,626 and $80,618 , 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. Employe r -Paid Mental/Behavioral Health : 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a yea r , 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 an e mployer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation . 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 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 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 We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Instructional coach and manager to several teachers and/or co-teachers Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress towards student goals and provide coaching About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. Staff Experience At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members . Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here ! To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us. To read our full policy, please click the following link: Background Screening Requirement Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: