Job Description
Position: K-12 Principal
Location: 8201 Tristar Drive Irving, TX
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Manara Academy is seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and data-driven Principal to lead our campus toward excellence. We are looking for a strong instructional leader who is passionate about building a positive school culture, improving academic outcomes, and working collaboratively with staff, students, families, and the broader community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership to align the campus with the district’s vision and goals
- Improve academic performance outcomes
- Experience as a principal and experience at all academic levels, K-12
- Support English Learner populations
- Foster a strong, collaborative team environment among faculty and staff
- Support academic achievement through data-driven instructional practices
- Promote an inclusive school culture that embraces diversity and equity
- Actively engage with the local community to build relationships and increase student enrollment
- Represent the campus at school, district, and community events
- Be available for evening and weekend events to ensure a strong community presence and involvement
- Manage campus operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with all policies
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Education or related field (required)
- Valid Texas Principal certification (required)
- Prior Experience as a school Principal
- Proven experience as an instructional leader in school turnaround work
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work in and lead a culturally diverse community
Multilingual Preferred: Fluent in English (Required) and (Note Required-Preferred) familiarity or fluent in other languages such as Arabic, Urdu, French, Bangla, Hindi, Pashto, or Punjabi
Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a team player who leads by example
- Demonstrate a deep commitment to student success and staff development
- Actively promote the school and help grow student enrollment
- Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners
- Exhibit flexibility, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills
- Be visible, approachable, and available beyond regular school hours
Additional Requirements Upon Hire:
- Service records documenting previous teaching experience
- Official transcripts (must be sent directly from your college or university)
- Explanation of any gaps in employment
- Former employer references
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Candidates are responsible for the cost of the background check (approximately $50).
Job Tags
Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,