Principal in Residence

Position Title:

Principal-in-Residence (PIR)

Location:

Network-wide |

Reports to:

Network Leadership Team

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000

Position Summary

The Principal-in-Residence (PIR) is a full-time leadership development role designed to prepare future school leaders through a network-led residency program. The PIR will work in close partnership with both school-based and network-level leaders to gain exposure to high-impact leadership practices across our schools. Through a structured blend of mentorship, strategic project work, professional learning, and school immersion experiences, the PIR will develop the competencies necessary to lead a school that delivers excellent outcomes for all students.

This program emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and a systems-level understanding of what it takes to lead a high-performing charter school within a network.

Key Responsibilities

Network-Based Leadership Development

* Participate in a structured leadership development program anchored in the network's core leadership competencies and aligned to principal readiness.

* Engage in ongoing mentorship and coaching from network and school leaders.

* Collaborate with network teams (e.g., Curriculum & Instruction, Operations, Talent, and Student Support) to learn network-wide best practices and initiatives.

* Contribute to cross-school or cross-functional projects that improve student achievement or operational excellence network-wide.

School-Based Practice & Immersion

* Partner with one or more host principals to learn the daily responsibilities of school leadership, with rotating immersion experiences across grade bands or school types as applicable.

* Support execution of key priorities such as school improvement planning, instructional leadership cycles, or family engagement efforts.

* Lead selected initiatives or pilot programs to gain hands-on leadership experience.

Instructional Leadership

* Analyze student achievement and formative data to support academic decision-making.

* Observe and provide feedback to teachers, supported by school or network coaches.

* Co-plan and co-facilitate professional development sessions and instructional team meetings.

Operational and Strategic Management

* Learn school operations and compliance through shadowing and project-based experiences in budgeting, scheduling, state assessments, and systems management.

* Participate in key planning and strategy meetings with school and network leadership teams.

* Support and refine high-impact systems that ensure safe, efficient, and effective school operations.

Community and Culture

* Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to understand the school's community and culture.

* Learn and practice restorative, equity-driven approaches to student and staff engagement.

* Champion initiatives that promote belonging, equity, and inclusion across school communities.

Qualifications

* Master's degree in Education, School Administration, or related field (or actively enrolled).

* State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL), or equivalent, preferred or required upon completion.

* At least 3 years of experience in education, including classroom instruction and/or instructional leadership roles.

* Demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes and fostering high expectations.

* Experience in urban education or charter schools strongly preferred.

Skills and Attributes

* A clear and demonstrated aspiration to lead a school as principal.

* Strong instructional acumen and belief in every child's potential.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

* Strong relationship-building, communication, and coaching skills.

* Eagerness to learn from others and openness to feedback.

* Deep alignment with the network's values:
Curiosity, Opportunity, and Courage.