Principal in Residence

About the role

The Principal-in-Residence (PIR) position at Jubilee Academies is designed to prepare aspiring principals in adaptive, instructional, and managerial skills to lead a campus as a Principal. PIRs are full-time members of their campus leadership teams and have daily opportunities to practice essential skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Participates in parent meetings and conferences, acting as an intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to address a variety of needs or issues.
• Engages all stakeholders in creating and refining the campus' mission, vision, and lasting leadership values.
• Oversees campus practices and policies that set high expectations for student success, focusing on college and career readiness and post-secondary success.
• Conducts regular campus climate surveys to assess and measure progress on student and staff experiences.
• Fosters positive relationships with the community through participation in various activities and interactions with PTA, community organizations, and leaders.
• Facilitates opportunities for students to connect with staff and ensures they are present and available during arrival and dismissal, at school functions, and during meetings.
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
• Provides training and ongoing support to teachers to establish and maintain a strong classroom culture, including setting behavioral expectations, establishing routines and procedures, and building strong relationships.
• Collaborates with other principals and educators to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks aligned with local, state, and national standards.
• Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff, providing instruction if necessary.
• Trains teacher leaders in adult learning facilitation and team dynamics.
• Ensures high-quality instructional materials are consistently used across classrooms, including resources designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities and English learners, along with other student groups with diverse needs.
• Trains and supports teachers in the effective use of high-quality instructional materials and research-based teaching practices that promote critical thinking skills and include differentiated and scaffolded supports for students with disabilities, English learners, and other student groups.
• Skilled in content and pedagogy, demonstrated through quantitative and qualitative data, and successful in using data to drive instruction.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's in Education preferred.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Valid Texas Mid-Management / Principal Certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of Assistant Principal or equivalent campus-level leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Strong school culture leadership skills, including engaging stakeholders, conducting climate surveys, and fostering a positive relationship with the community.
• Effective instructional leadership, including choosing and developing curriculum, coordinating staff development, and ensuring high-quality instructional materials are used.
• Excellent human assets and hiring skills, including ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, implementing recruitment strategies, and supporting staff retention.
• Technological fluency, including proficiency with Google Suite or similar software, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to facilitate professional development and coaching.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with educators, parents, and community leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to facilitate adult face-to-face professional development and 1:1 coaching and skill building.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per week, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, extended workdays, and occasional weekends.