Job Description

Healy Murphy Center | 618 Live Oak, San Antonio, TX 78202 | 210-223-2944

Position: Principal

Term: 12 Months

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Healy-Murphy Center - San Antonio, TX (in person)

Salary: $80,000-$85,000

Funding Source: Private, locally funded; not affiliated with TRS

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to include 3 professional references to:

Gustavo Cordova, CEO – gcordova@healymurphy.org

About Healy-Murphy Center

Healy-Murphy Center (HMC) is a private, nonprofit alternative high school and child development center serving youth who have not found success in traditional school settings. Our trauma-informed, student-centered approach provides flexible pathways to earn a high school diploma or equivalency, as well as access to childcare, medical/mental health services, and wraparound supports.

Position Summary

The Principal leads HMC's high school program, ensuring academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and alignment with the school's mission. This role requires a strategic, compassionate leader who thrives in a trauma-informed, flexible environment. HMC, a private nonprofit accredited by Cognia, serves students dual-enrolled with San Antonio ISD, offering tuition-free, non-charter education to San Antonio youth. The Principal navigates this unique model, coordinating with district partners while leading within a private school setting. Experience in nonprofit or private school environments is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support teaching and support staff.
• Serve as liaison with SAISD to ensure compliance and delivery of district-funded services.
• Ensure high-quality instruction and individualized learning for students ages 14-24.
• Champion trauma-informed practices and maintain a campus culture rooted in equity, resilience, and relationships.
• Manage academic programming, scheduling, and compliance with state, district, accreditation, and funding requirements.
• Partner with families, staff, and external stakeholders to promote student success.
• Oversee campus operations, safety, and discipline through a restorative lens.
• Build and sustain systems to monitor student progress and use data to drive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field required.
• Valid Texas Principal Certification (or equivalent) preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in educational leadership, ideally in alternative, trauma-informed, or high-need settings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Deep commitment to HMC's mission of supporting opportunity youth and dismantling barriers to education.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer match up to 6%
• Paid personal leave, sick leave, and school holidays (aligned with SAISD calendar)
• Free CrossFit membership
• 50% discount for on-site childcare (ages 0-5)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to include 3 professional references to:

Gustavo Cordova, CEO – gcordova@healymurphy.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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