IDEA Public Schools

Role Description As the Cyber Security Director, you will lead and manage a highly skilled security team, ensuring the protection of enterprise information systems, networks, communications, and other technologies that support IDEA Public Schools’ operations and data security. Your role involves providing technical supervision and guidance, delegating work assignments, reviewing work products, evaluating staff performance, setting goals, and mentoring team members. You will oversee and approve the design and implementation of complex security enhancements across systems, networks, and cloud platforms. Collaborating with the security team and other departments, you will identify risks, address security design gaps, monitor regulatory compliance, and recommend changes to enhance the organization’s overall security posture. Supervisory Responsibilities - Lead and manage the security team, ensuring effective performance and development of all team members. - Provide technical supervision and guidance to the security team, ensuring high standards of work quality and security practices. - Delegate work assignments and review work products to ensure alignment with organizational goals and security standards. - Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide mentorship to support professional growth and development of team members. - Oversee the design and implementation of complex security enhancements across systems, networks, and cloud platforms. Location This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations - This role requires 20% travel to campuses across multiple regions. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Essential Duties - Design, implement, and enforce network policies, standards, and configurations to ensure 100% BoY (beginning of year) deliverables by FDoS (first day of school) for all 149 campuses. - Monitor network performance, troubleshoot problems, and outages to maintain 99.5% uptime for the year. - Ensure 100% of network connected systems and resources are at a Security Maturity Level of at least "3 – Defined" in accordance with the Texas Cyber Security Framework and retain certification for ISO 27001 controls and clauses. - 85% Employee Retention for entire IT team if staff count is less than 6. - Cultivate internal talent to have resources readily available as business needs change by ensuring at least 2 IT cyber security-based community-driven educational opportunities or 1 cyber security-based industry certification completed by end of Q3 by each employee. Additional Duties and Responsibilities - Collaborate with other departments to identify risks, address security design gaps, and ensure regulatory compliance. - Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to maintain a robust security posture. - Monitor and report on the effectiveness of security measures, making recommendations for improvements as needed. - Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills – Competencies - Make Sound Decisions: This leader makes decisions that have a broad organizational impact, considering ethical, strategic, and operational aspects. - Manage Work and Teams: Responsible for coordination between teams, aligning objectives with organizational strategy, and optimizing resource allocation. - Grow Self and Others: Involved in planning and implementing development strategies across multiple teams or departments. - Build Trust and Psychological Safety: Ensures team members feel safe to express their ideas and concerns. - Communicate Deliberately: Responsible for communicating complex ideas and strategies across multiple teams or departments. Additional Skills - Superior troubleshooting, mediation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Ability to work under varying degrees of pressure with flexible hours supporting night or weekend work as needed. - Can effectively communicate with peers as well as leadership roles all aspects of your role and projects. - Ability to mentor and coach team members. - Proven forward planning and strategic thinking skills. - Skilled at working with and instructing vendors and/or end users on troubleshooting tasks and/or projects. - Professional experience in an IT role supporting multiple platforms and applications. Required Experience - Education: Bachelor’s degree. - Minimum 6 years of experience in an enterprise-level organization, K-12, or higher education within a Cyber Security team and at least 2 years within an IT leadership or lead role. Preferred Experience - Ability to obtain or have obtained a senior security certification (IE: CISSP, CISM) within the last 5 years. - Knowledge of Network Switches, Routers, VPN, and firewall technologies. - Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods. - Experience using anti-virus software, intrusion detection, and content filtering. - Experience designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures. - Experience with basic protocols and tools such as syslog, snmp, and netflow. - Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures. Physical Requirements - Working on a computer and typing for long periods of time. - Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. and the use of ladders and tools necessary at times for IT equipment installations and replacements. - Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to travel within the United States of America using all modes of travel. What We Offer - Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $108,100 and $128,600, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. - This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment. - 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. - 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.

Role Description As the SIS (Student Information System) Schedules and Grades Coordinator, you will serve as the compliance expert for implementation of the grading policy and be responsible for ensuring accuracy of student schedules and rosters for College Prep campuses across the district. The SIS Schedules and Grades Coordinator supports the Director of SIS Operations - Academic Systems who serves as the compliance expert for implementation of the grading policy, accuracy of student schedules and rosters, auditing of course catalogs, student grades, progress reports, transcripts and report cards within the scope of Student Information Systems for the four States: Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Ohio Schools. In addition, you will drive quality within your team’s efforts to ensure regulatory, statutory, and contractual compliance in these areas. Supervisory Responsibilities - None Location This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations - Up to 25% What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Essential Duties: - Ensures the accuracy and compliance of student schedules, grades, transcripts, report cards, and course records by developing processes, conducting audits, monitoring data quality, and providing guidance to campuses across all supported states. - Drives Beginning-of-Year readiness by overseeing course catalogs, master schedules, student schedules, rosters, and gradebooks to ensure campuses are prepared prior to the first day of school. - Develops and delivers training, resources, and ongoing support for Registrars and campus staff to strengthen implementation of grading policies, scheduling processes, transcript management, and data accuracy practices. - Partners with school leaders, college counseling teams, and campus staff to support master schedule development, resolve complex scheduling and transcript issues, and ensure compliance with state and local requirements. - Promotes high levels of customer service and operational excellence by responding to escalated support requests, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve SIS-related issues, and leveraging data analysis to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Experience with student information systems (PowerSchool, Focus, TREx, and various other state databases) - Experience with TX high school transcripts strongly preferred - Knowledge of K-12 student schedules, grades, and courses - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel - Experience conducting research and understanding of data-based principles and data analysis - Efficient and effective in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines simultaneously - Excellent organizational and project management skills - Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) - Ability to multitask and troubleshoot - Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members in the district and with staff in other districts Knowledge and Skills – Competencies Make Strategic Decisions: This team member uses data, feedback, and insights to inform thoughtful decision-making, while considering the impact on their direct reports and team. They communicate decisions with clear rationale and begin to connect their choices to broader team objectives. Manage Work and Teams: This team member ensures their direct reports have clear, measurable goals with defined benchmarks and success criteria. They actively monitor progress, intervening as needed to keep work on track, while balancing leadership responsibilities with their own individual contributions through effective scheduling. Grow Self and Others: This team member regularly offers affirming and adjusting feedback, maintaining a positive balance that reinforces growth and motivation. They provide transparent, candid performance insights and offer consistent coaching and development aligned with individual goals, supporting both direct reports and cross-functional partners. Build a Culture of Trust: This team member proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. They create a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution. Communicate Deliberately: This team member communicates thoughtfully by anticipating potential misunderstandings and providing necessary context to ensure clarity. They leverage structured communication channels to address challenges, ask meaningful questions, and guide conversations toward solutions, while actively listening to the concerns of others. Additional Skills Required Education and Experience: - Education: Associate’s degree - Experience in K-12 education administration - A minimum of five years in student information systems or similar role with a record of results Preferred Education and Experience: - Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred - Experience in K-12 education administration - A minimum of five years in student information systems or similar role with a record of results Physical Requirements - The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces - The ability to travel and to work in front of the computer for long periods of time What We Offer Compensation & Benefits: - Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $25.77/hr and $32.23/hr, 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 Experience 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 .

Role Description The Finance Team strives to support leadership at IDEA as we work together to meet and exceed our ambitious financial and student achievement goals. As the Director of Financial Planning & Budget Operations, you will serve as a key financial partner, providing actionable insights, financial discipline, and performance visibility to help leaders effectively manage resources and achieve strategic priorities supporting long-term sustainability. Supervisory Responsibilities - Lead and develop a team focused on financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management. - Establish clear priorities, workflows, and quality standards for all FP&A deliverables. - Ensure strong coordination and alignment across budgets, forecasts, and actual results. - Support budget development and ongoing financial management by providing analysis, validation, and quality control on key assumptions and outputs. - Lead forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reviews. - Apply strong technical skills to analyze financial data and build targeted models/analyses. - Partner with Accounting to maintain alignment between reported financials and budget structures. - Establish and uphold standards for financial discipline, reporting quality, and performance management. - Monitor key drivers including staffing, compensation, and spending trends. - Train and support stakeholders in understanding financial performance and managing their budgets. - Establish and reinforce standard approaches for financial analysis and forecasting assumptions. Location This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations Up to 20% of the time during the busiest parts of the year. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Essential Duties: - Lead monthly and annual forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear communication of changes. - Perform and deliver variance analysis tools with actionable insights and support. - Support and facilitate financial performance updates to supervisor, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. - Partner with the Financial Planning team during the annual budgeting process. - Monitor financial performance across departments, including spending trends and cost drivers. - Provide visibility into financial risks and opportunities, recommending proactive adjustments. - Recommend and support financial decisions and tradeoffs. - Evaluate existing forecasting and planning methodologies and recommend enhancements. - Ensure consistent and accurate linkage between budgets, forecasts, and actual financial results. - Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial leaders. - Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them understand performance and manage tradeoffs. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain standard reporting packages, dashboards, and KPIs to track financial performance. - Improve variance analysis and forecasting methodologies. - Identify and implement process improvements across FP&A workflows. - Strengthen organizational capability in financial literacy and performance management. - Support cross-functional initiatives requiring financial analysis and evaluation. - Ensure consistency and quality across financial reporting outputs. - Additional Duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills – Competencies - Make Strategic Decisions: Use data and trends to drive decisions that impact multiple teams. - Manage Work and Teams: Build and maintain systems to track progress toward team goals. - Grow Self and Others: Identify development needs and integrate them into broader strategic plans. - Build a Culture of Trust: Build trust and drive positive engagement across multiple groups. - Communicate Deliberately: Communicate a clear and compelling vision that aligns team efforts with organizational goals. Additional Skills - Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills. - Strong proficiency in Excel, financial planning tools, and data analysis platforms. - Experience developing driver-based forecasting models and multi-year financial projections. - Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable recommendations. - Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management practices. - Experience working with large datasets and translating financial results into meaningful business insights. Required Education and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public/non-profit administration, accounting, finance, economics or related field. Preferred Education and Experience - Master’s degree or higher in business administration, public/non-profit administration, accounting, finance, economics or related field preferred. Physical Requirements - This is a sedentary position. - The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. - The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. What We Offer Compensation & Benefits: - Salaries typically fall between $108,100 and $128,600, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. - Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment. - 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. - Potential relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving 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. Learn more about IDEA At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

Title: Managing Director of Career and Technical Education (26-27) Location: Houston United States Job Type: Full-Time Job Description: Role Mission: The Managing Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) will serve to define the CTE program model IDEA Public Schools; lead the selection and implementation of the CTE pathways for IDEA Public Schools; ensure alignment to federal requirements for CTE; support with the implementation of Career & Technical Education Student Organizations; and support with the management of CTE funding. Working in a highly distributed charter environment, the Managing Director of CTE will develop programs of study that will be implemented at IDEA Public Schools in all states in operation and will manage a team of high-performing Instructional Design and Implementation Managers (IDIM) who develop CTE course curricula and an Assistant Director of CTE who oversees program operations. Supervisory Responsibilities: - Manage the Assistant Director of CTE, who oversees compliance for all CTE programs & the implementation of student organizations across the network - Manage a team of IDIM who design and develop CTE course curricula Location: This is a full-time hybrid (remote/on-site) position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations: - This role requires 30% travel to campuses across multiple regions - This role works remotely when not traveling and visiting campuses - Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary - Travel to IDEA training events or step-back may be required. What You'll Do - Accountabilities Essential Duties - Define and design the CTE program model for IDEA College Prep campuses across the network, in all states, so that leaders can articulate program rationale and strategically plan for student success - Provide guidance, coaching, and monitoring for schools to adhere to program-specific policies that align to federal CTE requirements - Lead the development, adoption, and implementation of curricula for the IDEA programs of study - Supervise the management of the CTE budget and expenditures with proper documentation - Work with cross-functional teams to ensure policy compliance, financial sustainability, facilities improvements and management, and master scheduling compliance. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide dotted line support to Texas Course Leaders and regional instructional leaders, sharing actionable insights and recommendations related to curriculum, instruction, and policy. - Lead cross-functional initiatives across Academic Services, HQ, and Regional teams to ensure coherence between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. - Design and facilitate professional development for instructional leaders focused on content/program-wide curriculum implementation, data analysis, and instructional leadership. - Support district-wide training initiatives to build awareness of academic programs, state requirements, and instructional best practices. - Coordinate logistics for professional development sessions, ensuring accessibility and alignment with IDEA's training platforms. - Conduct campus observations and collaborate with school leaders to provide feedback on curriculum implementation and instructional practices. - Participate in strategic planning meetings and contribute to district-wide academic visioning and goal-setting. - Travel across regions to support site visits, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions. What You Will Bring - Competencies - Build a Culture of Trust: This team member fosters a team culture where individuals genuinely care for one another both personally and professionally. They lead with transparency, encourage open communication, including healthy conflict-and promote reliability and consistency, while regularly seeking and responding to team feedback to enhance the collective experience. - Communicate Deliberately: This team member leads inclusive discussions that surface obstacles and drive actionable solutions, ensuring all voices are heard. They communicate key information clearly across multiple channels and establish feedback loops that promote open dialogue, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Grow Self and Others: This team member identifies development needs across multiple groups and integrates them into broader strategic plans. They create structures that support ongoing growth, engage in succession planning, and continuously refine development strategies based on outcomes and data. Through this work, they foster a culture where continuous learning is a core part of daily work and leadership. - Make Strategic Decisions: This team member fosters an inclusive decision-making environment by encouraging diverse perspectives, managing disagreements constructively, and creating space for all voices to be heard. They clearly communicate final decisions, providing context and anticipated impact-even when choices are difficult or unpopular. - Manage Work and Teams: This team member builds and maintains systems to track progress toward team goals, ensuring clarity through defined roles and responsibilities. They implement structured processes that support smooth team operations and strategically allocate time and resources to drive goal achievement. Additional Skills: - Knowledge of the elements and process of curriculum design and development - Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse group of individuals across multiple regions - Exceptional organization and communication skills Required Education and Experience: - Demonstrated ability in secondary school instruction and leadership - Demonstrated ability as a school-level or district-level leader - Bachelor's degree required; Educator Certification - A minimum of three years teaching experience in a CTE course - A strong record of student achievement results as a teacher and/or school administrator - A strong record of results as a program designer or system-wide administrator Preferred Education and Experience: - Master's Degree, or advanced degree, preferred Physical Requirements: - This is a sedentary position but requires the ability to move around a campus to visit various classrooms - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk - Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times What We Offer: Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $108,100 and $128,600, 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. - IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

Role Description Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer at IDEA Public Schools, the Chief of Staff, I will assist in providing leadership and oversight for IDEA’s day-to-day functions and staff. This Chief of Staff I will be part advisor, part gatekeeper, part analytical person, and part all-round strategic partner to develop strategy to meet organization goals and advance our mission. The role will have both internal- and external-facing responsibilities, ranging from human capital development to project management. - Issue advocacy - Communications and media work - Fundraising - Administrative work - External events The Chief of Staff I will focus on long-term planning to ensure growth of the organization and success of IDEA’s Core Values. The ideal candidate will manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. He/she must also have the demonstrated ability to deal with highly confidential information and function as a liaison between Chief Officers and other constituencies, both internal and external. - Exhibit skills to collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others - Build strong and sustainable relationships - Interact within all levels of IDEA Public Schools This position may or may not have people management responsibilities. This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel expectations are up to 25% at the busiest times of the year. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree required (master’s degree preferred) - Minimum of 8 years of experience in one or more of the following: Education, Human Capital Management, Organizational Administration or Development, Information Technology, Finance & Accounting - Demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing senior leaders - PMP preferred, but not required - Elevated level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Unilateral leadership skills - Proven experience translating data and metrics to action - Demonstrable experience managing high-profile projects - Robust written and verbal communication portfolio - Emotional intelligence Requirements - Build a Culture of Trust - Communicate Deliberately - Grow Self and Others - Make Strategic Decisions - Manage Work and Teams Benefits - Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $108,100 and $128,600, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications - Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment - Medical, dental, and vision plans - Disability and life insurance - Parenting benefits - Flexible spending account options - Generous vacation time - Referral bonuses - Professional development - 403(b) plan - Potential relocation stipend

Role Description The Finance Team strives to support the leadership at IDEA as we work together to meet and exceed our ambitious financial and student achievement goals. As the Director of Financial Modeling, you will lead high-stakes work through significant partnership with and influence of senior internal leaders and external stakeholders on areas of technical expertise. You will be responsible for leading the development, improvement and maintenance of complex financial models across the organization for IDEA Public Schools (Texas operations) and IPS Enterprises, Inc. (non-Texas operations) by working collaboratively with all stakeholders to help execute the strategic financial vision for our growing organization. Supervisory Responsibilities - Lead the development of mathematical, analytical, statistical constructs and models to understand the impact of operating across existing and new regions. - Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial modeling functions and partner with senior leaders on special projects to support strategic decision-making. - Collaborate with financial planning team to align financial model outcomes with annual budgeting and proforma processes. - Train internal stakeholders on the purposes and outcomes of regional financial models. - Drive the development of key financial inputs based on regional regulatory and funding environment and nuances. - Strategically partner with Human Assets to develop staffing and compensation models for long-term financial projections. - Strategically assess new regions for financial viability and advise senior leaders on expansion plans. - Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial projections in key funder meetings and board meetings for new region expansion efforts. - Assess existing financial model structures and identify areas for strategic improvement. - Develop and update modeling methodologies based on industry best practices and integrate into existing financial models across all IDEA and IPS regions. - Educate key stakeholders on methodology improvements, including approach, rationale and impact. - Partner with Software Development and Financial Planning and Analysis to upgrade dashboards by including financial modeling outputs. - Maintain updated financial modeling information in dashboards. - Manage IDEA’s existing growth tracker and evolve the tracker into a new custom-created software solution. Location - This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations - Up to 20% of the time during the busiest parts of the year. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Essential Duties - Lead the maintenance of long-term financial models for existing regions based on IDEA’s strategic plan, national expansion and program changes. - Develop financial models for new regions and regions under consideration across IDEA and IPS entities. - Develop financial models for all new regions that the Growth team identifies as viable in non-financial areas, such as governance structure, authorizer conditions, political environment, and philanthropic support. - Create a vision for long-term financial planning and financial modeling within the organization and drive the improvement of modeling methodologies across regions. - Lead the integration of financial modeling data into new and existing financial software and dashboards. Additional Duties and Responsibilities - Lead the development of mathematical, analytical, statistical constructs and models to understand the impact of operating across existing and new regions. - Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial modeling functions and partner with senior leaders on special projects to support strategic decision-making. - Collaborate with financial planning team to align financial model outcomes with annual budgeting and proforma processes. - Train internal stakeholders on the purposes and outcomes of regional financial models. - Drive the development of key financial inputs based on regional regulatory and funding environment and nuances. - Strategically partner with Human Assets to develop staffing and compensation models for long-term financial projections. - Strategically assess new regions for financial viability and advise senior leaders on expansion plans. - Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial projections in key funder meetings and board meetings for new region expansion efforts. - Assess existing financial model structures and identify areas for strategic improvement. - Develop and update modeling methodologies based on industry best practices and integrate into existing financial models across all IDEA and IPS regions. - Educate key stakeholders on methodology improvements, including approach, rationale and impact. - Partner with Software Development and Financial Planning and Analysis to upgrade dashboards by including financial modeling outputs. - Maintain updated financial modeling information in dashboards. - Manage IDEA’s existing growth tracker and evolve the tracker into a new custom-created software solution. - Additional Duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills – Competencies - Make Sound Decisions: This leader makes decisions that have a broad organizational impact. - Manage Work and Teams: This leader makes decisions that have a broad organizational impact. - Grow Self and Others: This leader makes decisions that have a broad organizational impact. - Build Trust and Psychological Safety: This leader makes decisions that have a broad organizational impact. - Communicate Deliberately: This leader makes decisions that have a broad organizational impact. Additional Skills - Required experience: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public/non-profit administration, accounting, finance, economics or related field. - Preferred experience: Master’s degree or higher in business administration, public/non-profit administration, accounting, finance, economics or related field preferred. Physical Requirements - This is a sedentary position. - The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. - The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. What We Offer Compensation & Benefits - Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $108,100 and $128,600, 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. - 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 Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.

Title: Director of Teacher Development (26-27) Location: Remote TX United States Category: Headquarters Job Type: Full-Time Job Description: Description Director of Teacher Development Role Mission: To ensure that every IDEA student is taught by an exceptional teacher, the Director of Teacher Development works to provide high-quality professional development that leads to increased student achievement and teacher retention. This role directly manages the system for Beginning of the Year Professional Development, GET certification, and Teacher Leader Trainings: GTL Training Point Person, Teacher Advisory Coordinator and Accelerate to API. Supervisory Responsibilities: - Onboarding Manager Location: This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth). However living in Texas is not required. Travel Expectations: In this role, you are expected to be in-field at least twice a month. What You'll Do - Accountabilities Essential Duties: - Set the vision and manage execution of Beginning of Year PD for teachers by partnering with Chief Area teams for content and regional teams for logistics and implementation. - Conduct in-field observations and pulse checks of teachers to inform impact of teacher training. - Create regular communication mechanisms with managers of program participants to ensure they understand key program content, intended impact on their direct report, and requirements or recommendations for in-field follow up. - Set and execute vision for Teacher Leadership Trainings such as GTL training and Teacher Advisory Council. - Analyze and utilize data to continuously improve training programs, teacher leader effectiveness, and overall systems to support organizational goals related to teacher leadership and retention. - Update GET certification modules, as needed, and ensure that all required participants become GET certified. - Create resources and tools in partnership with AST and student support team to support with the designing and training of teacher best practices. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Attend lead team mechanisms Knowledge and Skills - Competencies - Make Strategic Decisions: This team member fosters an inclusive decision-making environment by encouraging diverse perspectives, managing disagreements constructively, and creating space for all voices to be heard. They clearly communicate final decisions, providing context and anticipated impact-even when choices are difficult or unpopular. - Manage Work and Teams: This team member leads cross-functional coordination to align efforts with strategic goals, optimizing resource use and minimizing silos. They build accountability frameworks, monitor key performance indicators to guide adjustments, and mentor emerging leaders, while implementing scalable systems that enhance efficiency and team effectiveness. - Grow Self and Others: This team member uses data to assess development needs and designs learning opportunities that align with team goals and individual career growth. They model a growth mindset by being open about their own development and ensure that both personal and team-led learning initiatives are impactful and well-aligned with organizational priorities. - Build a Culture of Trust: This team member fosters a team culture where individuals genuinely care for one another both personally and professionally. They lead with transparency, encourage open communication, including healthy conflict-and promote reliability and consistency, while regularly seeking and responding to team feedback to enhance the collective experience. - Communicate Deliberately: This team member communicates a clear and compelling vision that aligns team efforts with organizational goals. They proactively identify and address communication gaps across workstreams, implementing solutions to enhance coordination, while anticipating and resolving stakeholder concerns before they surface. Additional Skills: - Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools - Teams, Excel, PPT, Word - Strong ability to analyze data to identify root causes and implement strategic solutions. - Strong ability to self-reflect on strengths and areas of growth, seek out and implement feedback, and take ownership of one's own learning and development. - Ability to lead and improve complex systems in a dynamic network serving schools across multiple regions. - Ability to identify and regulate one's own emotions, as well as identify and respond effectively to the emotions of others. - Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and manage one's time effectively in order to consistently meet deadlines and achieve priorities. - Ability to preserve and remain solutions-oriented in the face of challenges and setbacks. - Strong knowledge of IDEA's coaching model and ability to coach campus leaders to improve outcomes for students. - Strong ability to build the capacity of the regional coaches and managers of campus leaders to effectively hire, onboard, coach and develop their leaders. - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Required Education and Experience: - Bachelors Degree - 3 years of teaching - 3 years of teacher leadership or managing teachers Preferred Education and Experience: none Physical Requirements: - The ability to move throughout a school building, including outdoor spaces, shared indoor spaces, and classrooms - The ability to engage in virtual meetings and work remotely - The ability to travel to and from campus and regional training locations. What We Offer: Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $98,200 and $115,900, 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. - IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Role Description The HR Investigator is responsible for investigating and managing the most complex and sensitive HR related cases within IDEA, including company policy violations and other employee relations matters. The Investigator works collaboratively to deliver efficient and systematic resolution to investigations and serve as the in-house expert on investigation procedure and documentation. The role is expected to work effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries with an ability to discern systemic issues revealed during the investigative process. Additionally, this role will work as part of a team to develop and deliver trainings resulting in the prompt, impartial, and thorough investigation of allegations. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university - Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance, HR Compliance and/or HR Leadership - with previous experience in investigations - SHRM Investigator certification required, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire - Fluency in Spanish preferred Requirements - 100% of investigations completed within timeline expectations according to federal/state law and/or IDEA policy. - Case manages 100% of investigations, regardless of assigned investigator, including tracking system, communication updates, and final findings reports. - Ensures investigation Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), policy, and resources are up to date and legally compliant, in coordination with Director of HR Compliance. - 100% of HR team and school, region, and organization leadership trained in prevention, effective investigations, and legal compliance. - Operates with people-centered approach in all interactions with staff, families, students, legal team, board members, and external stakeholders. - Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, professionalism and integrity. - Strong listening, interviewing, and technical report writing skills. - Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Strong problem solving and investigatory skills; ability to objectively identify, assess, resolve, and mitigate risk while ensuring optimal results or outcomes are achieved. - Demonstrated ability to drive results through individual efforts and influencing others, without authority over them. - Exceptional communication and presentation skills with an ability to effectively interact with all levels within an organization, as well as the ability to create and summarize detailed written reports. - Excellent customer service and relationship management skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact and business acumen. Benefits - Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $63,400 and $73,300, 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. - Medical, dental, and vision plans. - Disability and life insurance. - Parenting benefits and flexible spending account options. - Generous vacation time and referral bonuses. - Professional development and a 403(b) plan. - IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Role Description The College Partnerships Intern supports IDEA’s mission by assisting with college partner resources, data tracking, FERPA documentation, and project execution that help counselors, alumni managers, students, and families connect with strong postsecondary opportunities. This is a part-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in: - Austin - El Paso - Houston - Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa) - Rio Grande Valley - San Antonio - Tarrant County (Fort Worth) - or who are willing to relocate. Periodic travel for IDEA trainings, meetings, college partner visits, or team events may be required. Qualifications - Knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Strong customer service skills - Multi-task oriented Requirements - At least 60 college credit hours completed preferred; IDEA alumnus preferred. - Advanced Excel proficiency or strong technological competence preferred. - Planning, organizing, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. - Strong customer service, communication, and organization skills. - Propensity for action, willingness to learn by doing, and ability to improve quickly through feedback. Benefits - Salary for this role is $11 hourly. 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. Company Description At IDEA, the Staff Experience 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 .

Role Description The Student and Family Experience Manager is a national role responsible for ensuring every new student and family who joins IDEA Public Schools experiences a seamless, welcoming, and connected transition into our community. This manager operates at scale designing systems, structures, and resources that reach all Texas regions while maintaining the relational responsiveness that drives new student persistence. This role sits within the Family Engagement Division under the leadership of the Director of Family Engagement. The primary campus-level line of support for this manager’s work is the Regional Student and Family Services Manager, school counselor and/or enrollment coordinator, who serve as key implementation partners for onboarding, belonging, and persistence strategies at the campus level. As IDEA advances toward its 2035 strategic goals, this role owns the structures, coaching, and data practices that connect every new student and family to a sense of belonging from day one. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of leadership experience in school, educational or business sectors. - Familiarity with IDEA-specific systems including STREAM, PEIMS, Power BI, or SIS platforms. - Experience in a national or network-level role with cross-functional partnership responsibilities. Requirements - Must be able to interpret data dashboards using tools such as Power BI, or equivalent platforms. - Must demonstrate strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing deadlines. - Must be able to design and facilitate professional learning experiences for adult audiences in both virtual and in-person settings. - Must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and verbally to campus, regional, and executive-level audiences. - Experience with student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Salesforce) preferred. Benefits - Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $68,800 and $79,900, 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. - Medical, dental, and vision plans. - Disability and life insurance. - Parenting benefits and flexible spending account options. - Generous vacation time and referral bonuses. - Professional development and a 403(b) plan. - IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.