Principal, Middle & High School—Growth & Culture

Legal Prep Academy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Prep Indianapolis is seeking an experienced school leader to guide growth and build a strong team and culture. This principal role works with the Head of Schools and network leadership to implement Legal Prep’s model with fidelity and continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes instructional leadership, school culture, staff development, enrollment efforts, and daily operations, with a focus on improving student outcomes and sustaining systems for families and staff.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana school administrator licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Significant, successful experience as a principal, assistant principal, or senior school administrator.
• Experience aligning academic, cultural, and operational systems with school goals.
• Evidence of improving student learning through instructional leadership and data-informed decisions.
• Ability to manage adults and provide actionable feedback.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: ensure high-quality curriculum implementation and data-driven improvement.
• School Culture: maintain a safe, high-expectations environment with supportive systems.
• Staff Leadership: recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain effective teachers and staff.
• Enrollment and Family Engagement: lead recruitment, enrollment, and family relationship efforts.
• Operations and Accountability: ensure reliable daily systems, fiscal responsibility, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

School administration

Instructional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Master's degree in educational leadership

Indiana school administrator licensure

Job description

Legal Prep Indianapolis is seeking an experienced school leader to guide growth and build a strong team and culture. This principal role works with the Head of Schools and network leadership to implement Legal Prep’s model with fidelity and continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes instructional leadership, school culture, staff development, enrollment efforts, and daily operations, with a focus on improving student outcomes and sustaining systems for families and staff.