Founding School Principal

Power Public Schools • Mableton, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are launching Power Public Schools in August 2027 with a cohort of scholars in a new community. Our founding principal will build the school from the ground up — designing instructional systems, hiring and developing teachers, closing equity gaps from day one, and establishing the operational and cultural foundation we scale from. You are not managing an existing school. You are building one. You will work closely with the Founder & Executive Director (who leads strategy, fundraising, and facility development) and the Director of Operations (who manages compliance, budget, logistics, and daily operations). This partnership frees you to focus laser-like on the instructional vision and the people who bring it to life.

Power Public Schools is a public charter school opening August 2027 in Mableton, Georgia (South Cobb County), serving grades 6–12. We are built on the community-designed POWER 5 Innovation Model, integrating Georgia Standards of Excellence with personalized AI-powered academic mastery, project-based learning, and robust early college pathways. We operate with a tech-forward, high-support, startup mindset to close historic opportunity gaps and ensure every scholar is college-ready. Our founding team includes experienced educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to redefining what public education can be.

This is a high-ownership, systems-building role working closely with the Founder & Executive Director and Director of Operations to architect the instructional vision, culture, and operational foundation of a school from the ground up.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field
• Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate (Tier I or Tier II), or eligibility to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 5 years of successful instructional leadership (Principal, AP, or Academic Director) in a K–12 setting
• Proven track record: measurable gains in student academic growth (reading or math), decreased chronic absenteeism, or reduced exclusionary discipline under your leadership
• Direct experience leading special education (IEP) and Section 504 compliance processes
• Proficiency with data dashboards, learning management systems (PowerSchool, Google Classroom), and assessment platforms (NWEA, DIBELS, or similar)
• Valid driver's license; reliable transportation to Mableton, GA or ability to relocate

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban public charter schools or founding schools / educational startups
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish)
• Hands-on experience with literacy interventions
• Hands-on experience with MTSS, PBIS, or restorative justice implementation
• Familiarity with AI-assisted instruction and computer-adaptive learning platforms
• Track record launching, turning around, or building a school from the ground up
• Engagement with dual enrollment and career pathway programs
• Evidence of coaching teachers into leadership roles or building instructional leadership pipelines

Responsibilities

• Design the Instructional Vision and Literacy Foundation: Architect the School Literacy Framework, Define Personalized Learning and Differentiation Protocols, Build the Professional Learning Architecture, Recruit and Select Founding Teachers, Chart the AI Learning Journey.
• Build MTSS and Special Populations Infrastructure: Design the MTSS Framework, Plan Tiered Interventions, Establish Special Education and 504 Infrastructure, Architect English Learner Support.
• Design School Culture, PBIS, and Restorative Foundation: Architect the PBIS System, Build Restorative Practices Infrastructure, Establish Discipline and Due Process Systems, Plan Safety and Crisis Systems.
• Design High School Pathways and Academic Rigor: Chart the Graduation Pathway Model, Build Dual Enrollment and Career Pathways, Plan Assessment and Accountability Systems.
• Build Family and Community Partnerships: Design the Family Engagement Model, Establish Inclusive Communication Systems, Build Community Partnerships.
• School Leadership and Launch Vision: Articulate and Champion the Launch Vision, Design Cross-Functional Systems and Protocols, Partner Actively with the Executive Director and Director of Operations, Plan for Launch Day and Beyond, Be the Face and Steward of Power Public Schools.
• Recruit and Build the Founding Teacher Team: Conduct Visionary Recruitment, Design Onboarding and Launch Preparation, Establish the Founding Culture, Plan Professional Learning and Growth, Champion Wellness and Sustainability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, fertility and life insurance
• Employer-matched retirement contributions
• Tuition reimbursement for leadership development and instructional credentialing
• Executive coaching through the BES Fellowship and access to national leadership networks
• Paid leave aligned with school calendar plus additional 12-month role closure dates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal