Principal in Residence (2026-27 School Year)

Prodeo Academy • Columbia Heights/St. Paul, MN

18d

About The Position

Serves as a Principal-in-Residence for the 2026-27 year before moving into a Principal or Assistant Principal position in the following year. This allows the principal to understand and be immersed in the Prodeo Way, while also allowing time for thoughtful preparation and planning. To eventually serve as the instructional leader at Prodeo Academy, and collaborate with the Co-Founders and other leaders in providing vision and leadership to the Prodeo Academy community as it strives to accomplish its mission. Will work alongside the current Principal to achieve the instructional and academic goals of the school for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

• Education required: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree highly preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: MN Teaching licensure highly preferred.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience, highly preferred.
• History of demonstrated record of high student achievement as a teacher and school leader.
• Three years of experience as an Assistant Principal or equivalent experience as an Academic Leader strongly preferred.
• Administrative experience with a record of high student achievement.
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility and experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach.
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Excellent organization skills and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision-making and time management.
• Entrepreneurial outlook and commitment to Prodeo Academy’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Instructional and School Leadership
• Provide exemplary leadership to all members of the Prodeo Academy community to achieve outstanding performance in the school’s mission of preparing each student for college.
• Work to dramatically improve student achievement by leading the educational program as relevant to school leadership.
• Make preparations for taking over the leadership for the full Academy.
• Manage effectively faculty and staff.
• Make preparations to develop and communicate the school’s systems, culture, and vision, and create a plan to achieve that vision that aligns with the campus-wide vision.
• Understand and coach in alignment with Prodeo curriculum and assessments.
• Plan for implementation of effective internal and external assessment systems and use data to inform decisions, in alignment with campus-wide vision.
• Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards.
• Select and share effective curricular and instructional practices from and with other schools
• Plan for transition to school leader where this position will serve as a point person for all students and families.
• Evaluation and Feedback
• Oversee relevant faculty and staff of Prodeo Academy, including support with recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal.
• Lead coaching and data meetings for several grade teams in accordance with Getting Better Faster, as relevant to school leadership role.
• Manage relevant teaching staff, including professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and scheduling and program decisions, in alignment with current principal and in preparation for full school leadership.
• Work collaboratively with Principal to foster commitment among faculty and staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives.
• Hold relevant teachers accountable for meeting high standards for student academic and behavioral performance.
• Work with Principal and staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction.
• Work with relevant staff to foster consistency among staff in enforcing the Student and Family Handbook and other school-wide discipline policies.
• Work with principal to help facilitate positive faculty dynamics.
• Work with Special Education Coordinator to ensure 504 accommodations, IEP modifications, and counseling needs are met.
• Family Support
• Maintain communication and relations with relevant families of Prodeo Academy, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s academic and behavioral performance.
• Create a plan to build relationships with relevant students and families.
• Create a plan to communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement.
• Work with relevant staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones.
• Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events.
• In collaboration with the principal, respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
• Student Support/School Culture
• Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of Prodeo Academy to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development.
• Provide leadership to all relevant staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture.
• Oversee relevant students’ academic and behavioral program, including disciplinary decisions, enforcement of the Student and Family Handbook, scheduling and class decisions, educational program, and assessment and accountability.
• Create plan for to ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission are being created and maintained, grade by grade, year to year.
• Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class.
• Create a plan to ensure effective exam preparation to ensure student success.
• Work with appropriate staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of the after school enrichment programs.
• Ensure safety and supervision of students at all times.
• Organizational Leadership
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of Prodeo Academy.
• Help oversee school-wide strategic planning and problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with other principals across the campus to create a strong and aligned academic program.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of the role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the school and organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans.
• Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year.
• Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching.

What This Job Offers

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