Houston, United States of America On-site Employment

IDEA Public Schools is hiring an Academy Principal General Applicant Pool - Houston

Responsibilities

  • Establish and uphold a clear vision for school culture through effective, schoolwide systems that promote consistency and high expectations.
  • Ensure all teaching staff can build positive relationships with students, manage classrooms effectively, reinforce desired behaviors, and respond appropriately to misconduct.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to teachers and leadership staff in classroom management and student engagement strategies.
  • Develop and maintain robust instructional systems that support deep content mastery, high-quality teaching, and data-informed adjustments to improve student outcomes.
  • Train and guide instructional leaders to sustain and scale effective teaching practices across all classrooms.
  • Design and oversee efficient operational systems that ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-managed campus environment.
  • Supervise and guide the operations assistant principal to achieve targets in student enrollment and daily attendance.
  • Develop the operations assistant principal’s leadership and management capabilities to effectively lead their team and deliver results.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive systems for family engagement, including onboarding and continuous communication.
  • Ensure families receive regular updates on student progress and school activities, and are treated as essential partners in education.
  • Coach leadership staff to effectively implement and sustain family engagement strategies across the campus.
  • Make informed decisions about hiring, retention, and advancement of staff, and develop others to do the same.
  • Foster a positive and mission-aligned staff culture through intentional systems and leadership practices.
  • Implement consistent coaching and performance management systems to support staff growth and accountability.
  • Strategically allocate campus discretionary funds to align with academic and operational priorities.
  • Collaborate with operations leadership and administrative staff to monitor and manage the campus budget throughout the year.
  • Oversee the operations assistant principal in meeting financial targets for their department.
  • Complete all required compliance training and ensure all staff fulfill annual requirements.
  • Establish systems to maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational policies and regulations.
  • Develop leadership capacity in others to sustain compliance efforts across all functions.
  • Ensure students with IEPs, 504 plans, and other eligibility designations receive appropriate services and instruction.
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal mandates for special education and related programs.
  • Design and manage data systems that enable collection, analysis, and action at the school level to inform decision-making.
  • Perform any additional duties assigned as needed to support school success.

Work Arrangement

On-site — Houston, Texas

Other

  • This posting is for a general applicant pool. While there may or may not be an immediate vacancy, we are accepting applications to proactively identify strong candidates for future opportunities.
  • If a position becomes available that aligns with your experience and qualifications, we may reach out to you for next steps.
  • The organization may offer a relocation stipend to help cover moving expenses for this role, if applicable.
  • Application process: Submit your application online through Jobvite.
  • Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
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IDEA Public Schools
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Posted a year ago