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Principal Apprentice 2026-2027 Pool at Houston… · Houston
Entry LevelOn-siteHouston, TX
Skills
data analysisinstructional frameworksprofessional learning communitiesbudgetingenrollment managementleadershipcommunicationtime managementgrowth mindsetcollaborationproblem solving
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Leadership Development & School Operations Support: Partner with a mentor principal to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of school-wide priorities, systems, and policies; Assist in managing daily campus operations with a focus on time management, efficiency, and instructional alignment.
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching: Observe and support high-quality instruction by providing timely feedback to teachers, aligned with the district's coaching expectations; Support implementation of NES instructional frameworks and help lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Student Culture & Achievement: Help cultivate a safe and orderly learning environment aligned to district-wide expectations; Assist in implementing data-driven interventions to improve academic outcomes, behavior systems, and student well-being.
- Continuous Professional Growth: Engage in rigorous professional development designed to build school leadership capacity; Exhibit continuous improvement and openness to feedback, modeling a growth mindset.
- Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners to create alignment around student success; Support communication strategies that foster transparency and shared responsibility.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect, analyze, and present school and student data to inform decision-making and instructional adjustments; Use data to drive continuous improvement in alignment with campus goals.
- Administrative & Compliance Duties: Assist with responsibilities such as scheduling, compliance monitoring, facilities, budgeting, and enrollment management; Support implementation of HR, attendance, and safety policies with fidelity.
- Support Strategic Priorities and Special Projects: Participate in high-impact district initiatives and campus projects aligned to strategic goals; Support innovation and cross-functional collaboration in service of school transformation.
- Other duties as assigned.