Principal

ACCEL Schools is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal in Cleveland, Ohio 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.

Instructional Leadership

• Leading the strategic instructional design and practice, including implementing an integrated curriculum; directing instructional coaching and evaluation; systematic use of assessment data to guide instruction; and maximizing impact of the blended learning model.
• Develop, implement and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes on a frequent and structured basis.
• Delivering 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 as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.

Team Leadership

• Establish a strong school community culture by maintaining positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and all other school stakeholders.
• Skillful and collaborative leadership of all teachers, staff, and school leaders, including supervision, coaching, and performance management oversight.

Organizational Leadership

• Manage the school’s daily operations, including facilities management; information/instructional technologies; food services; student data management systems; academic assessment tools; office management; budget and fiscal controls; and student recruitment and retention.

Community Leadership

• Act as the Charter School’s point person to the local community, effectively communicating the school’s mission and vision and soliciting input from parents and families about school performance, areas for improvement, and their needs.

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.