Principal in Residence
About The Position
The Principal in Residence (PIR) is a full-time, year-long leadership development role designed to prepare high-potential leaders to become future BridgePrep Principals. Reporting to a Vice President of Schools or High Performing Principal, the PIR engages in intensive training, strategic project leadership, school-based coaching, and hands-on practice in every aspect of school leadership. The PIR learns and executes the systems of effective school management including instruction, data-driven decision-making, talent development, school culture, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. The role includes rotations across key leadership functions, leadership shadowing, and leading targeted initiatives that directly impact student achievement and school performance. Upon successful completion the PIR program, the leader is expected to be fully prepared to step into a Principal role as the network launches new campuses or vacancies arise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (Master’s preferred)
- At least 3+ years of teaching experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience; proven track record of achieving success and leading others
- All final candidates for this position will be asked to arrange three reference checks one of which must be with a former manager.
- This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, in accordance with House Bill 531 (2025).
Responsibilities
- Ensure every classroom delivers rigorous, standards-aligned instruction.
- Lead weekly coaching cycles for teachers and instructional staff.
- Conduct weekly walkthroughs and provide real-time feedback to improve teaching.
- Manage and coach Assistant Principals, Deans of Operations, and Instructional Coaches.
- Ensure full fidelity to the network’s adopted curriculum, pacing, assessments, and instructional framework.
- Monitor lesson plans, student work, and classroom instruction for alignment and rigor with admin team.
- Support teachers in internalizing curriculum, planning lessons, and using high-quality materials effectively.
- Ensure full ESE and 504 compliance and high-quality inclusion practices.
- Lead weekly data meetings with admin/teachers to analyze student performance and plan instructional adjustments.
- Implement timely reteach plans and targeted small-group instruction.
- Monitor progress toward academic goals and create intervention plans when students are off track.
- Build a warm, structured, safe, and joyful school environment.
- Implement consistent behavioral expectations and a strong discipline system.
- Engage families as partners in student learning through clear communication and regular updates.
- Hire and onboard high-quality teachers and staff.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and ongoing coaching.
- Maintain a positive, professional staff culture with high engagement and teacher retention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
