2026-27 Assistant Principal of Instruction, Middle School-Manor

Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation's top colleges and universities. As the schools instructional leader, the Assistant Principal of Instruction (API) reports directly to the campus principal and works closely with the campus leadership team. The API is responsible for all instructional matters and will assist the principal in establishing and maintaining the vision and culture of high academic expectations.

Non-Negotiable Skills & Internal Beliefs: We're looking for district leaders who live our values and elevate our mission. If the following resonates with how you lead and who you are, we can't wait to learn more about you.

• You are mission-aligned and equity-driven. You believe that every scholar deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to thrive in college, career, and life. You're deeply committed to dismantling inequities and driving systemic change that leads to transformational outcomes.
• You lead with vision and strategy. You know how to set ambitious goals, galvanize others around a shared vision, and translate strategy into action. You're able to plan and execute complex, school- or district-wide initiatives that improve student achievement, even in the face of resistance or ambiguity.
• You develop people and build systems for scale. You've grown strong instructional leaders and built the systems that enable their success. You support others in using data to make timely instructional shifts and are relentless about ensuring every scholar receives excellent instruction-every day.
• You are a culture architect. You cultivate a joyful, inclusive, and high-performing culture that reflects the communities we serve. You foster collaboration, champion diversity of thought, and ensure everyone on your team feels seen, valued, and set up to succeed.
• You model continuous learning and deep humility. You are self-aware and actively seek feedback. You reflect, iterate, and improve-because you know the work is never finished, and the stakes are too high for ego to get in the way.
• You are resilient, resourceful, and relentlessly optimistic. You maintain clarity and composure in the face of challenge. You problem-solve with urgency and purpose, and you inspire others by your steadiness and resolve. You don't settle for "good enough"-you push for great.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the principal in establishing/maintaining a shared vision, focus, and culture of high expectations for all staff and students.
• Cultivates an inclusive, caring, nurturing, and supportive school community.
• Assists staff in interviewing and selecting personnel for employment opportunities at their campus.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment, especially regarding the area of students, personnel policies and procedures, and general building practices, mentors new staff members.
• Assists in the role of instructional leader to develop and implement a rigorous and coherent system of curriculum, instructional programs, and assessment to promote each students' academic success and well-being in consultation with the principal, teachers, and education program coordinators.
• Facilitates the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of quality learning to enhance excellence and equity for all staff and students.
• Plans daily, weekly, monthly, and annual work schedules for teachers and administrative support staff. Participates in curriculum planning with teachers/instructional specialists, principal, and district/instructional coordinators.
• Coaches and develops teachers by performing unscheduled class observations and student progress/achievement to ensure standards are achieved, and performance continuously improves. Provides pre- and post-observation coaching sessions to support effective implementation of strategies and increase learning for all students.
• Arranges for and assists in conducting professional development for teachers and staff on identified instructional and operational needs.
• Coaches teachers on professional learning, classroom performance, and other topics as needed. Counsels students and parents on student performance and behavior. Respond to complaints from teachers, parents, and students.
• Seeks and participates in professional learning opportunities to increase professional knowledge and skills.
• Promotes family community engagement by building relationships with families and local organizations/businesses by being responsive, visible, and accessible.
• Provides opportunities for input and communicates effectively through various means.
• Serves as a representative for the school within community forums to maintain ongoing community engagement, reach educational goals, and remedy issues related to the school environment.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and families to evaluate situations and resolve problems/conflicts.
• Maintains and models high standards of professionalism, including appropriate moral and ethical behavior and appropriate personal and professional use of social media.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience for all stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promote a culture of respect and focus on achieving equitable outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and pedagogy
• Strong ability to interpret data
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus-wide initiatives

Additional Considerations:

• Bilingualism (Spanish/English) preferred
• Previous leadership experience in schools preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Unwavering commitment to AAPS mission, scholars, families, and community
• Sense of humility, customer service mindset, and the ability to solve problems proactively and make decisions quickly
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to uphold high standards of operational excellence
• Ability to be calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to contribute effectively toward organizational goals
• Willingness to engage in collegial debate with teammates regarding important decisions and rally behind decisions once they are made
• Previous leadership experience in schools is preferred

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment

based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity,

disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.