VP of School Improvement (Immediate Opening)

VP of School Improvement 

Mission: 

The Vice President of School Improvement at IDEA Public Schools leads the strategic planning and execution of initiatives to enhance academic achievement, school culture, and operational effectiveness across campuses within the portfolio of the Area Superintendent. This role focuses on data-driven decision-making, instructional leadership, and targeted support to ensure all IDEA schools meet and exceed performance expectations. The Vice President will work closely with regional and national leaders to analyze school performance data, identify trends, and implement evidence-based interventions that drive sustainable success.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

No formal supervisory responsibility. Will support Area Superintendent in managing the team (including other Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Directors, and Coaches) to execute on priorities.  

Location: 

This is a full-time hybrid (remote/on-site) position based in Tarrant County, with preference given to candidates who live in the region or who are willing to relocate.  

Travel Expectations:      

• Up to 70% of the time during the busiest parts of the year (depending on home-base location) 

• This role works remotely when not traveling and visiting campuses. 

• Travel within home-base region throughout the year as necessary. 

• Travel to IDEA training events or step-back maybe required.  

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities 

Essential Duties: 

• Creates, codifies and oversees IDEA’s school improvement framework, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and state accountability standards 

• Collaborate with regional and national leaders to identify underperforming schools and design comprehensive improvement plans based on data insights.  

• Build partnership with the regional service center and serve as the district coordinator for school improvement (DSCI)  

• Collect, analyze, and interpret student achievement, school culture, and operational data to diagnose challenges and drive school improvement strategies, including developing and utilizing predictive analytics to proactively identify schools and student subgroups at risk of underperformance.  

• Support the implementation of high-quality instructional practices by aligning school improvement efforts with IDEA’s academic model, state assessments, and accountability measures, focusing on regional improvement priorities under the Area Superintendent, and collaborating with curriculum, coaching, and talent development teams through regular operating mechanisms and national initiatives.  

• Ensure all school improvement initiatives align with state and federal accountability requirements, including ESSA, TEA guidelines, and local policies.  

• Partners with the VP of Accountability to understand and ultimately lead accountability training within their regions with instructional leaders.  

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead improvement and innovation initiatives that help schools realize the vision of college and beyond 

• Lead professional development for principals, assistant principals, and instructional leaders, with an emphasis on data-driven instruction and decision-making. 

• Lead data-driven coaching sessions with VPs of Schools, principals and instructional coaches to strengthen their ability to interpret and apply data insights effectively, ensuring each school has and executes a DDI systems plan to address rigor of plans and effectiveness of execution. 

• Ensure fidelity to IDEA’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), leveraging data to provide targeted interventions and support. 

• Design and support initiatives that foster a positive school culture, including early-warning systems for student disengagement and behavioral trends. 

• Partner with the VP of Curriculum and Instruction to deeply understand the academic program and lead, plan, and train the regional and campus staff when applicable. 

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies 

• Make Strategic Decisions: This leader is involved in high-level, strategic decision-making across multiple teams. They analyze complex data sets, predict trends, and make decisions that align with the organization’s strategic goals. They also guide others on their teams to develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills.  

• Manage Work and Teams: This leader oversees the management structures of the entire organization. They ensure that management practices across the organization promote efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with strategic objectives. They set the standard for leadership and management across the organization and lead initiatives that enhance organizational capabilities.  

• Grow Self and Others: This leader is involved in planning and implementing development strategies across multiple teams or departments. They ensure alignment between individual growth and organizational goals, and they develop programs that address the needs of diverse groups within the organization.  

• Build a Culture of Trust:   This Leader strategically promotes trust and psychological safety across broader groups, implementing policies and practices that support these values and modeling them in every leadership action.  

• Communicate Deliberately: This leader is responsible for shaping the communication ethos of the organization. They set standards for how communication should be handled across the entire organization and lead major communication initiatives that have broad organizational impact. They are skilled at crisis communication, change management messaging, and inspiring large groups.  

Additional Skills: 

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse group of individuals across multiple regions. 

• Strong computer literacy that includes an understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to understand and interpret data (charts, graphs, etc.). 

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.  

Required experience: 

• Master’s degree in education, data analytics, leadership, or a related field preferred. 

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in school leadership, instructional coaching, or district-level school improvement. 

• Demonstrated experience using data to drive academic growth and school improvement. 

• Proven track record of closing achievement gaps and improving student outcomes in a K-12 setting. 

• Experience working in a data-rich environment, with strong skills in interpreting and applying school performance data.  

Preferred experience:  

• Experience in school turnaround work at the charter or ISD level  

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel extensively via airplane and vehicle. 

• Ability to move freely throughout a school building while observing and leading training. 

• There may be days that this is a sedentary position.  

What We Offer: 

Compensation & Benefits: 

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $145,500 and $177,500,  commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment. 

Additionally, we offer medical, 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. 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. 

Application process:  

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

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