Principal Manager

Position MissionThe Principal Manager develops and supports campus principals (and APs of Instruction as needed) to deliver A/B-rated instruction, strong culture, and reliable operations across Jubilee Coastal Bend and RGV campuses. The Manager executes a practice-based coaching model (observe → feedback → practice → re-observe) with tight data and implementation cycles, ensuring that every classroom, every period reflects Jubilee non-negotiables.Instructional LeadershipRun weekly leader coaching cycles: co-walk classrooms, script evidence, deliver 3–5 minute bite-sized feedback, and schedule same-week practice.Calibrate leaders on Jubilee non-negotiable look-fors (objective posted/aligned, exemplar in hand, aggressive monitoring, engagement at 100%, DOK, Time Voice Body (TVB)).Support CFA/BOY/MOY/Mock STAAR data meetings; convert findings to reteach plans, small-group cycles, and progress monitoring.Ensure leader calendars reflect ≥ 70% instructional focus each week; track feedback-loop closure within 48 hours.Support all Coastal Bend and RGV campusesLeader Development & TalentBuild principal/AP capacity to run effective PLCs, plan from standards, and deliver real-time coaching.Support principal tiering of teachers and creating and executing Excellence Plans for non-proficient staff; monitor execution.Model difficult conversations; uphold clarity + accountability while maintaining trust.Evaluate principals of all coached campuses on the TPESS rubric following the district TPESS timelinesCulture, Operations, & ComplianceCoach principals on student attendance (ADA >95%), safety routines, and family engagement systems (ParentSquare).Align campus work to district priorities: enrollment growth(10% yearly)/persistence, EB/TELPAS, SPED service delivery, and CCMR where applicable.Support calendarized deliverables (PEIMS-adjacent reviews, testing windows, board artifacts) in partnership with central teams.Key Outcomes (KPIs)Ratings: Each coached campus shows measurable movement toward/within A/B on TAPR indicators.Instructional execution:≥ 70% of scheduled walkthroughs completed per cycle.≥ 90% of feedback loops closed within 48 hours.Documented increase in mastery by standard between CFAs.Attendance & persistence: ADA trend to ≥95%; campus persistence plan executed with withdrawal reduction.Leader capacity: Principals independently running data meetings, coaching-in-the-moment, and maintaining on-time compliance.Regional student enrollment increases 10% from fall snapshot to fall snapshot.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education/Ed Leadership preferred.5+ years successful school leadership (principal/AP) with documented student growth; network/district coaching experience preferred.Deep knowledge of TEKS, STAAR, TELPAS, Texas Accountability, and research-based instruction.Demonstrated skill in practice-based coaching, adult learning, difficult conversations, and change management.Strong data fluency (CFAs, item analysis, growth targets) and systems’ execution.Core CompetenciesClarity + Accountability: Sets the bar; follows up relentlessly.Coaching in the Moment: Precise, bite-sized feedback; immediate practice.Data → Action: Turns evidence into next steps with owners/timelines.Relationship-Driven: High trust, low drama; protects instructional time.Bias for Action: Plans the work; works the plan—weekly cycles, visible artifacts.Weekly Cadence (example)Mon/Tue: Campus A/B – joint walkthroughs, feedback/practice, PLC support.Wed: Campus C – data meeting (CFA), reteach planning, leader 1:1s.Thu: Campus D – coaching intensives (classroom practice + re-observe).Fri: Calibration with District leaders; artifact review (observation logs, plans); next-week scheduling.Artifacts/ToolsCoaching tracker with observations completed, feedback timestamps, practice scheduled, and re-observation notes.Campus CFA dashboards (mastery by standard, student groups, reteach plans).Principal/AP Excellence Plans and observation calendars.