Principal Coach

 
Position Title:  Principal Coach
 
Position Salary:  / Exempt / Additional compensation may vary based on experience. San Antonio region; frequent campus travel (daily),  occasional extended hours for events
 
Position Hours:  Full-time; Monday – Friday; extended workdays
 
Length of Term/Employment:  230 workdays / At-will
 
Reports to:  Superintendent
 
Position Mission:  The Principal Coach develops and supports campus principals (and APs of Instruction as needed) to deliver A/B-rated instruction, strong culture, and reliable operations across Jubilee San Antonio campuses. The Coach 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.
 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’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.

  

Instructional Leadership

 

• Run 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 San Antonio campuses 

 

Leader Development & Talent

 

• Build 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 timelines

 

Culture, Operations, & Compliance

 

• Coach principals on student attendance (ADA >95%), safety routines, and family engagement systems (ParentSquare).

• Align campus work to district priorities: enrollment growth/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.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’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 Competencies

 

• Clarity 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/Tools

 

• Coaching 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.

 

Other Requirements

 

• Valid driver’s license and daily regional travel.

• Background clearance per district policy.

• Commitment to Jubilee’s mission, equity, and community partnership.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform advising and planning

• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across diverse stakeholders

 

Charter & Community Responsibilities

 

• Represent and promote the charter’s mission to families and the broader community

• Support student recruitment and family engagement efforts

• Encourage and participate in building strong campus-community connections

 

Charter Atmosphere

 

• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students

• Promote Jubilee’s values through professional conduct and communication

• Model fairness, respect, and high expectations in all interactions

 

Working Conditions

 

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

 

• Maintain emotional composure and professionalism under stress

• Frequent standing, movement, and event participation

• Occasional lifting and handling of school materials or equipment

• Extended hours during peak seasons or events may be required

 

Other Requirements

 

• Adhere to Jubilee staff dress code and policies

• Maintain professional working relationships across campus and district

• Stay current with developments in education and CCMR practices

• Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner

 

To Apply: Submit resume, a one-page results summary (campus gains you led), and two sample artifacts (a coaching plan and a data meeting agenda). 

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated or modified as needed.