Principal Apprentice 2026-2027 Pool
About The Position
As part of Houston ISD’s bold transformation and commitment to building a high-performance culture, the Principal Apprentice role offers aspiring leaders an unparalleled opportunity to grow within one of the most ambitious education reform efforts in the country. The Principal Apprentice will receive immersive, hands-on leadership development through in-house training provided by the Leadership and Professional Development team and real-time mentoring under a sitting campus principal. This role is designed for growth-minded professionals who are ready to contribute to HISD’s mission of achieving excellent instruction in every classroom, every day. Apprentices will support the principal in driving academic achievement, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring the implementation of NES (New Education System) principles and Year 2035 competencies. Houston ISD Employee Value Proposition
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- Valid Texas Principal Certification
- 2-3 years of administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction required.
- At least two years of exemplary teaching or comparable leadership experience is essential.
- Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Engage in rigorous professional development designed to build school leadership capacity.
- Exhibit continuous improvement and openness to feedback, modeling a growth mindset.
- Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners to create alignment around student success.
- Support communication strategies that foster transparency and shared responsibility.
- 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.
- Assist with responsibilities such as scheduling, compliance monitoring, facilities, budgeting, and enrollment management.
- Support implementation of HR, attendance, and safety policies with fidelity.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
