2025-26 Principal (Middle/High School)

Principal Job Overview

As a Principal at Magnolia Public Schools (MPS), you’ll lead with purpose—driving academic excellence, equity, and innovation at your school. You’ll set a clear vision for success, cultivate a positive and inclusive campus culture, and coach educators to ensure exceptional teaching and learning for all students. In this role, you'll partner with passionate educators and engaged families to close opportunity gaps and create a high-performing, student-centered environment.

MPS offers growth-focused leadership pathways, collaborative and empowered teams, and a deep commitment to equity and innovation in public education.

Cover Letter Guidance

We are seeking a transformational leader to guide MSA-3 into its next chapter. In your one-page cover letter, please speak to the heart of your leadership journey by addressing the following:

• Your Why: What drives your commitment to urban education and serving historically underserved communities?
• Your Impact: Share one powerful example of how your leadership has transformed a school or team—especially in instruction, equity, or culture.

If applicable, feel free to briefly share your vision for building on MSA-3’s recent renewal and deepening its long-term impact.

Leadership Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Lead a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Observe, coach, and support teachers to improve instructional quality.
• Facilitate PLCs and implement high-impact, research-based teaching strategies.
• Analyze academic data to drive instructional decisions and improve outcomes for all learners.

Organizational Leadership & School Culture

• Foster a school-wide climate of belonging, academic excellence, and mutual respect.
• Implement school-wide systems for student discipline, safety, attendance, and operations.
• Promote restorative and trauma-informed practices aligned with student success and well-being.
• Uphold and model Magnolia’s core values: Innovation, Connection, and Excellence.

Talent Management

• Recruit, hire, and retain mission-aligned educators and staff.
• Lead performance management through ongoing feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations.
• Build leadership capacity among staff through distributed leadership and shared ownership.
• Collaborate with the Home Office on staffing, development, and HR processes.

Operational Excellence

• Manage school budget and operations in collaboration with Home Office partners.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain compliance with fe