# Principal **Company**: ACCEL Schools **Location**: Highland Park, MI **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Education **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/8014950003?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_3c056281-c54 ## Description ACCEL Schools is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL Schools campus – responsible for the development, implementation and achievement of the school’s academic vision, student advancement and daily operations. Key responsibilities: - Provide instructional leadership, including implementing an integrated curriculum, directing instructional coaching and evaluation, and using assessment data to guide instruction - Develop, implement and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes - Deliver consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students through rigorous and engaging programs and classroom instruction - Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and school culture - Facilitate the implementation of a standards-based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs - Assume responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing - Serve as the instructional leader in the building by facilitating a growth-focused professional environment - Develop and/or modify the school’s cultural programming and school-wide PBIS process - Work with staff to plan and coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, data days, etc. - Develop and implement consistent professional development for teachers - Implement behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior - Facilitate and direct the Charter School’s Special Education program - Coordinate all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs The ideal candidate will have: - A passion for improving educational opportunities for all students - Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among a diverse group of learners - Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills - Strong, experienced manager with excellent leadership and team building skills - Ability to translate critical feedback into effective outcomes - Familiarity with the developmental, behavioral, social, and academic needs of students Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred - Current valid Principal license - Minimum of three years’ experience in a full-time teaching role - Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership in an urban setting - Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program - Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements - Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture - Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards Benefits: - Life benefits – time & peace of mind - Paid time off - Retirement contributions - Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance - Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) - Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations - Health benefits – stay well & thrive - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary short-term disability insurance - Voluntary long-term disability insurance - Career benefits – keep growing - Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools ## Skills ### Required - instructional leadership - curriculum development - teacher evaluation - school administration - special education ### Nice to have - innovative school designs - blended learning - personalized learning - public education accountability - compliance --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/8014950003?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)