Principal Pool - SMART Management (South Florida)

Principal


BridgePrep Academy Schools


(South Florida - Miami Area)

Description:

• Campus leaders and instructional leaders who coach and develop teachers and lead team members to achieve ambitious goals with students.
• Focused on excellence, continuous improvement, academic excellence, and expect and support these values in all staff and students.

Student Achievement Metrics

• 90% of Pre-K-2nd students are on/above grade level in reading, language, and math.
• 85% of 1st-2nd students are on/above grade level in reading, language, and math.
• 80% of students achieve Level 3, 50% achieve Level 4, and 20% at Level 5 on FAST exams.
• Junior Class ACT Average Score of 21
• 100% of BPA seniors meet the requirements for Graduation.
• 100% of projected enrollment met
• 80% Approaching | 50% Meets | 30% Mastered on FSA
• Achieve an A-rated campus
• Junior Class ACT Average Score of 21 (High School)
• 85% of K-2 students are on/above grade level in reading, language, and math
• 85% Student Persistence
• 85% all team member retention

• 97% Average Daily Attendance for students
• 50% of all students in Literacy Intervention grow two or more years in Reading and Math.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency on all Bridge Prep Academy School Leadership Levers
• Meet staff hiring goals and timelines
• Ensure high-quality talent review process at least twice per year for teachers and for leaders
• 100% of campus leaders will meet development goals set by the Network Team
• Utilize the talent review process to develop school talent and measure leader effectiveness
• Engage in 100% of the three rounds of staff development cycle for each staff member
• Implement BPA school vision, strategy, goals, and objectives
• Oversight of compliance and implementation of programs: SPED services, Emergent Bilingual services, and RtI.
• Plan, participate, and/or lead professional development sessions for team members
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission, core values, and core habits of the school district
• Improve quality of instruction through effective coaching and development: measurable through daily observations, coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations
• Build content knowledge in critical content areas to improve student outcomes
• Supervise the implementation of BPA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Review teachers' weekly lesson plans and provide feedback
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions

• Support the creation and implementation of a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students' character and sense of community
• Develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable
• Develop and follow clearly articulated plans for daily operations and implementation of student services, including support services, discipline management, restorative practices, and crisis intervention
• Communicate students' progress with student and family
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement, and manage work-related tasks
• Design and oversee campus-based tutoring program
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Participate in student recruitment initiatives
• Coordinate after-school tutoring, or Saturday school and are based on the need
• Maintain grade books
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins and observation debrief meetings
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
• Completes all district, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Schedule team meetings and works with other educators cooperatively in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Volunteer for student recruitment events
• Attend campus and network professional development

• Support general education teachers with providing modified or accommodated support in classrooms
• Manage and develop, often in coordination with partner principal on campus for Dean of Operations, PEIMS, College Counselor, Special Education Team
• Analyze student achievement data to identify trends and strategize approaches to improve instruction
• Facilitate exceptional student achievement through supporting campus-based instructional coaching

Qualifications

• An earned bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Must have a proven track record of personally achieving success and of leading others
• 3+ years of K - 12 teaching experience
• 3+ years of leading a school to dramatic gains in a challenging context

Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move


Compensation: BridgePrep Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with Experience. BridgePrep Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.


Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. BridgePrep Academy reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.

Background Screening Requirement
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).

Applicants may review additional information about the Clearinghouse and screening process here: