What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Principal position at Laureate Academy Charter School?
Laureate Academy is seeking a high-impact Principal to lead our school community, drive strong academic outcomes, and develop a high-performing leadership team. This is an opportunity for an experienced instructional leader to make a lasting impact in Jefferson Parish by ensuring every student is prepared for success in rigorous high schools, competitive colleges, and professional careers.
Lead with Impact at Laureate Academy
At Laureate Academy, we know that strong school leadership is the driving force behind student success. We are actively seeking a results-driven, mission-aligned Principal who sets high expectations, fosters a strong school culture, and has the expertise and commitment to drive exceptional outcomes.
Our next Principal will be a visionary instructional leader, culture builder, and team developer who thrives in a high-accountability, high-autonomy environment.
Position Overview
The Principal serves as the school leader and is responsible for driving strong academic outcomes, developing a high-performing leadership team, and ensuring a thriving school culture. We expect the Principal to focus on instructional leadership, ensuring:
Key Responsibilities
Our next Principal should be a team leader with a proven track record of driving student achievement results across a large team while leading a highly effective team culture.
Instructional Leadership (40%)
The ideal Principal is a proven instructional leader and culture builder who thrives in fast-paced, results-driven school environments.
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary aligned with the district scale and comprehensive health benefits. Learn more about our salary scale and benefits online!
Start Date: We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, ideally by April 1st, to allow for side-by-side onboarding before the next school year. If hired later, onboarding will take place in June/July.
Lead with Impact at Laureate Academy
At Laureate Academy, we know that strong school leadership is the driving force behind student success. We are actively seeking a results-driven, mission-aligned Principal who sets high expectations, fosters a strong school culture, and has the expertise and commitment to drive exceptional outcomes.
Our next Principal will be a visionary instructional leader, culture builder, and team developer who thrives in a high-accountability, high-autonomy environment.
Position Overview
The Principal serves as the school leader and is responsible for driving strong academic outcomes, developing a high-performing leadership team, and ensuring a thriving school culture. We expect the Principal to focus on instructional leadership, ensuring:
- Rigorous, data-driven instruction led by well-supported Deans and teachers.
- High visibility in classrooms, coaching and developing instructional leaders.
- Strong culture and discipline systems that create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- A clear strategy for student growth, prioritizing academic gains over static achievement.
Key Responsibilities
Our next Principal should be a team leader with a proven track record of driving student achievement results across a large team while leading a highly effective team culture.
Instructional Leadership (40%)
- Manage, coach, and develop Deans of Instruction to drive teacher effectiveness and student growth.
- Oversee the use of data-driven instruction, ensuring alignment with state standards and rigorous academic expectations.
- Lead curriculum implementation and professional development, supporting teachers in planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain high visibility in classrooms, providing real-time coaching and ensuring instructional excellence.
- Recruit, hire, and retain mission-aligned, high-performing school staff.
- Develop organizational goals and systems that support long-term school sustainability.
- Ensure ongoing leadership pipeline development, cultivating Deans and APs for future school leadership roles.
- Monitor school-wide and staff performance, ensuring alignment with Laureate’s mission and academic priorities.
- Foster a firm, fair, and no-nonsense school culture, ensuring student discipline systems align with high expectations and support student success.
- Serve as a connector between teachers, students, families, and the broader community to strengthen engagement and shared ownership of student outcomes.
- Model and champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring a welcoming and high-accountability environment.
- Collaborate with external operations and HR supports to ensure strong hiring, recruitment, and compliance structures.
- Oversee school-wide logistics without direct management of operational details (e.g., bus contracts, facilities).
- Partner with the Board and CEO to drive strategic initiatives that position Laureate Academy for long-term success.
The ideal Principal is a proven instructional leader and culture builder who thrives in fast-paced, results-driven school environments.
- Proven Instructional Leadership: A track record of student growth over time, with deep expertise in data-driven decision-making and high-impact instructional coaching.
- Strategic & Results-Oriented: Can quickly assess challenges, execute solutions, and drive measurable progress across all areas of the school.
- Culture Builder: Leads with firm yet fair leadership, creating a structured, supportive environment where students feel valued, held accountable, and set up for success.
- Talent Developer: Coaches and builds strong leadership teams, ensuring high retention and development of Deans and teachers.
- High-Autonomy Experience: Has led in a proven high-autonomy, high-accountability school model (e.g., KIPP, Achievement First, YES Prep, IDEA, or similar networks).
- Mission-Aligned & Community-Focused: Deeply committed to educational equity and understands the unique needs of students and families in Louisiana and the South.
- 3-4 years of experience as a Principal OR 1-3 years as an AP with at least 2 years as a Principal.
- Experience leading instructional teams and driving student growth in a K-8 environment.
- Experience in high-autonomy school models in high-growth environments.
- Deep knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and state assessments (LEAP, state testing, etc.).
- Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Familiarity with school choice environments (charter, turnaround, or alternative models).
- Master’s degree preferred but not required.
- Valid Louisiana teaching license (or ability to obtain before the start of the school year).
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary aligned with the district scale and comprehensive health benefits. Learn more about our salary scale and benefits online!
Start Date: We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, ideally by April 1st, to allow for side-by-side onboarding before the next school year. If hired later, onboarding will take place in June/July.
- This search is being managed by our talent partner, WorkTogether Talent Consulting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cortney Battel at cortney@worktogethertalent.com.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
