Founding Principal

Founding Principal Arcadia Schools - Houston, Texas Job Details

Job : 5540020

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

BACKGROUND
Arcadia High School is a newly authorized open‑enrollment public charter school in Southwest Houston designed to serve the diverse communities of Alief and surrounding neighborhoods. Our founding team brings hundreds of years of combined experience starting and leading high‑performing schools across the country. Arcadia is built to solve familiar challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, limited access to advanced coursework, and uneven support through a research‑based school design that centers on team‑teaching, strong relationships, and real‑world preparation.

As we prepare for opening day, the Principal will play a critical role in translating this design into a vibrant, high‑quality school for students and families.

MISSION
Arcadia High School students are empowered to achieve their highest potential and graduate prepared for college, careers, and leadership in their communities. Through a research‑based team‑teaching model, high‑quality instruction and student‑centered learning, we provide consistent, targeted support to meet the unique needs of every student.

Our collaborative classrooms inspire academic excellence, critical thinking, and passion for lifelong learning, equipping students with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed. Teachers receive continuous professional development, fostering exceptional instruction and a thriving educational community. Strong partnerships with families and the community ensure students benefit from a supportive environment that drives achievement and growth.

SCHOOL VALUES
Arcadia’s school culture and daily work are grounded in four core principles:
Aspiring for Big Dreams: We believe every student can set and achieve ambitious goals for their future. We hold high expectations for academics, behavior, and leadership, and we support students in turning those big dreams into concrete plans and actions.
Building Deep Connections: Strong relationships are at the heart of our work. We invest in knowing students and families well, creating a community where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued.
Providing Relentless Support for Excellence: We do not give up on students or each other. We use data, feedback, and targeted supports to help every student and adult grow, and we follow through consistently to ensure excellence in both effort and results.
Preparing for the Real World: We connect learning to life beyond high school through internships, enrichment, and real‑world problem solving. Students build the skills, habits, and mindsets they need to thrive in college, careers, and their communities.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Principal is the instructional and cultural leader of Arcadia High School. Reporting to the Superintendent, the Principal is responsible for ensuring excellent teaching and learning in every classroom, building a strong and positive school culture, and driving toward ambitious outcomes for all students. This role includes direct leadership of teachers and staff, stewardship of the Arcadia model (team teaching, advisory, internships, and targeted supports), and close collaboration with families and community partners.
As a founding Principal, this leader will also help finalize and implement key systems and structures, including schedules, observation and feedback routines, data practices, and student support systems, while modeling Arcadia’s values in daily decision‑making.

• Set a clear instructional vision aligned to Arcadia’s mission and team‑teaching model.
• Ensure high‑quality, standards‑aligned curriculum and assessments are implemented with fidelity in all content areas.
• Develop and lead a strong observation and feedback cycle for teachers that includes frequent classroom walkthroughs, coaching conversations, and actionable next steps.
• Lead data‑driven instructional practices, including regular data meetings to analyze student work, identify trends, and plan…