Vice Principal - Assistant Principal

The Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal, Head of Schools, and Chiefs, as well as the Superintendent to support the school’s academic, culture, and operational goals. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership and support in fostering a positive school culture, managing day-to-day school operations, supporting teachers, and ensuring that students meet academic and behavior expectations while demonstrating our core values. Additionally, this leader will engage in instructional coaching for other school leaders and teachers to develop a strong pipeline of growth mindset academic leaders who value feedback and drive achievement through data-based decision making to ensure success for all. The Vice Principal will help meet Étoile Academy’s ambitious goals, including growth on MAP, STAAR, and TELPAS as well as interim assessments. The Vice Principal is responsible for the whole school in the absence of the principal on campus as designated by the campus principal at any given moment.

Key Responsibilities

School Leadership and Teacher Support

• Support the Principal in managing school-wide operations and daily routines.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers, ensuring they follow school-wide routines and procedures that contribute to a positive academic environment.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies and behavioral best practices that support student achievement.
• Lead teacher coaching by observing classroom instruction, providing feedback, and helping to implement school-wide practices.
• Work with staff to create a culture of high expectations, promoting academic rigor and a positive, inclusive school climate that exemplified our core values.
• Ensure teachers use Etoile curriculum with fidelity and provide coaching to ensure teachers accurately teach state standards.

Data - Driven Decision Making

• Analyze and disaggregate student performance data from MAP, STAAR, and TELPAS assessments to inform instruction and school-wide improvements.
• Work with teachers to ensure students are making progress toward academic and behavior goals and meet growth targets.
• Support teachers in tracking student progress toward 65% MAP growth, 71% STAAR growth, and 50% TELPAS level improvements.
• Tier teachers based on need and document coaching on Tier 1-3 staff within Bullseye.

Support of Student Achievement

• Foster a school-wide culture of academic achievement by ensuring that students consistently meet or exceed growth goals on standardized assessments.
• Reduce the number of students reading below benchmark on mCLASS by 20% (Fall to Spring)
• 50% or more of our Emergent Bilingual students will grow at least one proficiency level on TELPAS Composite
• 65% or better of all students meet or exceed NWEA MAP growth goals annually at each campus
• 71% of all students in the network earn a growth point on growth for Domain 2A
• 90% of teachers report that they have the skills to successfully implement the Amplify and EL curricula
• 100% of leaders report that they have the skills to support teachers in their implementation of Amplify and EL curricula
• Ensure effective use of interventions for students who are struggling, supporting personalized approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Promote and develop best practices for all learners, including EB and SPED populations.
• Coach and develop teachers to ensure strong Tier 1 instruction that leads to academic growth.
• Coach and develop teachers in include small groups and intervention as part of everyday classes and daily schedules.
• Co-teach and model best practices in classrooms and provide teachers opportunities to observe.
• Use See it, Name it, Do it with staff to practice instructional techniques and quickly improve instruction.
• Work with teachers to ensure proper differentiation and scaffolding for all students. Comment end

School - Wide Operations

• Support the Principal in managing the school’s non-instructional functions including scheduling, lunch periods, dismissal, and other school-wide duties.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining school routines, ensuring that students feel safe, engaged, and supported throughout the school day.
• Help in overseeing student discipline, implementing school-wide expectations for behavior, and ensuring consistent consequences and rewards.
• Coach and develop teachers to ensure everyone follows Etoile’s routines and procedures and set students up for academic, core values, and behavior success.
• Participate in walkthroughs with the leadership team, set improvement goals for teachers and staff, provide data-driven professional development related to walkthrough and evaluation data, and support teachers with Getting Better Faster.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Principal and other school leaders to plan and execute professional development that helps teachers meet student performance goals and improve instruction.
• Assist teachers in setting goals for their professional growth and support them in achieving those goals.
• Help develop and implement a weekly system for teacher feedback, using walkthroughs and coaching sessions to continuously improve instructional practices.
• Obtain T-TESS certification and give teachers monthly T-TESS observations and ratings on select staff as determined by the school principal and Tier 1-3 teacher/staff ratings.
• Set T-TESS goals with selected teachers and support them in reaching all growth goals.
• Plan and execute professional development for all staff to improve instruction, student results, culture, and T-TESS ratings.

General Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in school-wide activities and initiatives, including leadership meetings, grade-level meetings, and other collaborative functions.
• Plan and run weekly Routines and Procedures practice, and an advanced learning group for advanced teachers to support the most effective pedagogical practices to drive goals.
• Work closely with the Principal, Head of Schools, Chiefs, Superintendent, and other school leaders to drive academic and behavioral outcomes.

Goals & Expectations

• 65% of students meet or exceed MAP growth goals in reading and math.
• 71% of students meet STAAR growth goals by showing measurable academic progress in all tested subjects.
• Ensure 50% of students show at least one composite level of improvement on TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System).
• 3:1 positive additions to deductions culture ratio metric schoolwide and in all classrooms.
• Strengthen instructional leadership by developing and coaching a high-performing team to improve student outcomes, as measured by an increase in teacher effectiveness through Bullseye data and student performance data.
• Establishes a systematic PLC structure where instructional strategies and student progress are analyzed weekly.
• Improves student achievement by at least 10% in core subject areas on STAAR assessments.
• Standard 1: Instructional Leadership – Prioritizing data-driven decision-making and professional development. (19 TAC §149.2001)
• Standard 2: Human Capital – Recruiting, coaching, and retaining high-quality educators. (19 TAC §149.2001)
• Standard 5: Strategic Operations – Implementing effective systems for accountability and continuous improvement. (19 TAC §149.2001)

We look for team members who embody our REACH values listed below:

• Open to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism for the work (Respect).
• Authentic care for student results and effective teaching (Excellence).
• Setting a higher bar for yourself and others each day (Ambition).
• Honest contribution and collaboration to the community (Community).
• Do what is needed to achieve results (Hard Work).
• Believes in education as a profession and holds oneself to a high level of conduct and professionalism.
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week. 
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school, Summer / EB / ESY school and are based on the needs of our students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required (Educational Master’s Degree, Business Management, or related leadership field preferred).
• Certification: Texas teaching certification and leadership certification preferred – or ability to obtain certification within two years.
• Experience: Prior teaching & assistant principalship leadership experience is required, especially in a K-12 setting.
  • A minimum of three years as a teacher or school-based role is preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of professional leadership experience in high-performing urban schools, with specific experience in assistant principalship, coaching, and developing teachers is preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity and ensuring all students have access to high-quality education.
  • Proven ability to manage change and work in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
  • Demonstrated success in fostering student achievement and language acquisition.
  • Strong understanding of emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage emotions effectively, ensuring impactful school leadership.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience and merit.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. District life insurance.
• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

Étoile Academy 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 HR at 713.265.8657.