Principal (June 2026 Start)

Intrepid College Prep Schools • Nashville, TN

1d • $90,000 - $162,085

About The Position

A Principal at Intrepid is a “business-unit” leader that sets the strategic direction of the school in alignment with the senior leadership team (the RISE Team). A Principal manages and develops the school-based leadership team to execute on that vision. Ultimately, the Principal, through the School-Based Leadership Team (SBLT), creates the conditions for a strong adult and student culture that results in exceptional outcomes for our school community.

Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in Principal roles; Exceptional performance as an Assistant Principal (or equivalent), demonstrating strong management of adults and a clear, strategic vision for student and adult culture.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead school-wide initiatives, build effective teams, and maintain high standards for academic and cultural excellence.

Responsibilities

• School Management
• Model and reinforce the school’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs (“thermostat” of the school).
• Ensure all leaders and staff operate under a cohesive vision, aligning day-to-day practices with the school’s broader goals.
• Manage the school’s budget to align with strategic priorities and operational needs.
• Oversee school-wide compliance with all regulatory requirements and crisis management protocols.
• Oversee instructional quality and make key instructional decisions aligned with the campus vision.
• Address the highest-stakes student behavioral or safety concerns, guiding the SBLT, teachers, and staff through next steps.
• Ensure there is a school-wide family communication practice, managing teachers and staff to meet those expectations.
• Make strategic hiring and termination decisions to build a strong, mission-aligned team.
• Steward the internal communication plan for the school, ensuring consistency and clarity of messages.
• Leadership Development.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the entire leadership team, creating pathways for leadership growth.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones with Assistant Principals or other key leaders, focusing on the ICP leadership competencies and OKRs.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to create and implement a professional learning scope + sequence for the SBLT.
• Provide final approval or guidance on all major decisions, considering input/expertise from senior leader peers.
• Guide leaders through complex challenges (e.g., staff performance, student behavior, conflict resolution, cross-collaboration) while encouraging autonomy and initiative.
• Facilitate and encourage cross-collaboration between SBLTs and other leader teams (Network Team, other campus SBLTs)
• Organizational Leadership
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and refine the network’s strategic plan, ensuring school-level initiatives reflect and advance overarching organizational objectives.
• Present campus trends and insights during RISE meetings, contributing to continuous improvement across all schools in the network.
• Forecast long-term campus resource needs in alignment with the network’s broader financial outlook and growth plans.
• Build harmony among senior-level leadership and the broader school-based leadership team.
• Seek input from peers and senior leaders before implementing major changes, initiatives, or policies.
• Serve as a key thought partner with other Principals and senior leaders, shaping system-wide policies, programs, and best practices.

Benefits

• full health benefits
• dedicated work space
• laptop computer
• email
• high-speed internet access
• all necessary supplies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed