VP Schools
Position Overview:
The Vice President of Schools (VPS) is a senior member of the regional leadership cabinet, directly managing a portfolio of schools, principals, and initiatives that impact the education of future graduates. The Vice President of Schools is responsible for the superior performance of schools in the regional portfolio.
The VPS is a skilled manager and team leader with exemplary instructional and coaching acumen. Our Vice Presidents of Schools are the senior instructional leaders in the region – supporting the technical skill building, continuous improvement, and impressive results of schools academically, culturally, and in human capital practices. The VPS is driven by goals and uses data in making decisions, providing in-depth monitoring of regional performance metrics and producing compelling plans to motivate and inspire others to act and share investment in achieving operating outcomes. They can both build and execute strategy, motivate others to make change, and invest and build relationships with other business partners to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools. The VPS has a keen attention to detail and can also see the big picture. Our Vice President of Schools focus on building management capacity and ensure that all of our regional leaders are well equipped and on track to meet goals, additionally they are able to plan to reallocate resources as appropriate to meet the needs of the region.
Location: This is a full-time position located in Austin, TX. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
What You’ll Do - Accountabilities
In this role you will:
Develop and maintain a culture in which all students are expected to go to and graduate from collegeCommunicate these expectations to all students, families, and other key stakeholders regularly and ensure targeted follow-up with all seniors until they officially matriculateEnsure that 50% of IDEA seniors are accepted to Tier I/II colleges or universities Develop and support a culture in which all students are expected to go to and graduate from collegeEngage IDEA alumni throughout their college career, but particularly in their first two years in college to ensure they remain enrolled 100% of schools implement high quality curriculum leading to academic gains, including but not limited to: Direct Instruction, Hybrid Learning, AP for All, Critical Student Intervention.Vocalize significance of attendance compliance procedures and ensure/monitor they are followed at every campusManage healthy adult and student school culture, resulting in positive organizational health results, employee retention, student persistence, and family feedback (assessed informally).Develop school administrators into transformational individuals who can lead their campusesRetain 85% of all Principals and 95% of high-performing Principals.Ensure high-quality talent review process at least twice per year for teachers and for leadersRepresent school when approving, guiding, providing feedback, or collaborating with HQ partners around district initiatives, policies, and systems.Successfully leverage key relationships in 100% of functional areas, to ask for feedback and provide guidance for both campuses and HQ partners.Accurately differentiate initiatives for 100% of schools, fostering innovation through earned autonomy and leader collaboration.With ED, coordinate with, develop and provide feedback to ensure 100% of goals are met for campus partnersManage and develop, often in coordination with partner principal on campus for Assistant Principal of Operations, SIS Coordinator, Academic CounselorAnalyze student achievement data to identify trends and strategize approaches to improve instructionFacilitate exceptional student achievement through supporting campus-based instructional coaching
What You Bring - Competencies
Required Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferredExperience: 3+ years of teaching experience; 3+ years of school leadership experienceProven track record of achieving success and of leading others
Compensation:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $138,000 and $167,000, 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.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Learn more about IDEA
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging 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: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.