Cincinnati Principal

ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principals in Cincinnati OH dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking leaders who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement.

The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL Schools campus responsible for the development implementation and achievement of the schools academic vision student advancement and daily operations. The Principal will ensure successful academic outcomes for all students while employing long-term instructional sustainability measures involving professional development teacher quality assessment curriculum and pedagogical advancement.

The Principal shall be responsible for:

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 (where available).
• Develop implement and lead the instructional programs of the school assessing curriculum pedagogy lesson plans and observing classes (teaching and learning) on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development.
• 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.
• 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 schools cultural programming and school-wide PBIS process with an emphasis on appropriate class conduct and behavior.
• 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 ensuring regular instructional training is consistent with the latest research-based methodologies.
• Implement behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly respectful behavior motivating students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcement.
• Facilitate and direct the Charter Schools Special Education program and ensure program participants are achieving at high levels.
• Coordinate all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs as applicable.

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.
• Lead the Charter Schools teacher evaluation program and ensure all teachers have opportunities to meet their professional goals and are expertly executing ACCEL Schools instructional best practices.
• Evaluate teachers as per the State Ohio teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
• Overseeing the Charter Schools professional development program ensuring a strong collaborative professional community regular training opportunities and a meaningful summer experience.
• Creating a student support system that addresses students academic and behavioral needs holistically and involves parents teachers and all relevant staff.

OrganizationalLeadership

• Manage the schools 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.
• With support from the Home Office/Operations Team exercise full engagement on compliance budget procurement student data academic assessments and campus safety. Cooperate with the back-office service provider where necessary to meet all school administrative activities. Make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Partner with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting selecting hiring retaining recognizing and supporting all school site staff.
• Ensure non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
• Collaborate with Home Office/Operations Team on the review and reporting requirements of the State charter authorizing agency and Federal regulatory agencies school sponsor including the charter renewal process.
• With support from the operations team oversee maintenance of school census data attendance data and otherreporting requirements as mandated by the state or school sponsor.
• With support from the operations team implement the national school lunch program transportation audits student application distribution collection approval and verifications as applicable.
• Complete all accountability reports and oversee all student enrollment reports to the state; ensure compliance in all areas.
• Manage student recruitment and retention and achieve goals of retaining 85% of students annually.
• Understand and address all compliance items as they relate to the schools Sponsor Agreement.
• Maintain a master school calendar to be posted for all stakeholders in all appropriate mediums (i.e. website social media student/parent guide employee handbook). Work with the Home Office staff to ensure all marketing and communications tools are up-to-date and active.
• Engage in regular communications with the Home Office/Operations Team about the needs successes and general operation of the school.
• Maintain open and ongoing daily and/or weekly meetings with the Regional Vice President
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and colleagues.
• Assist with updating parent and student manuals policies and handbooks.

Community Leadership

• Act as the Charter Schools point person to the local community effectively communicating the schools mission and vision and soliciting input from parents and families about school performance areas for improvement and their needs.
• Understand accept abide by and implement the schools philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
• Engage and build strong professional relationships with parents characterized by timely and regular communication involving parents wherever possible in the life of the school.
• Cultivate partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school as well as strong working relationships with other local districts and charter authorizers.
• Plan and conduct student and family orientations.
• Coordinate special projects such as peer mentoring service learning and community involvement.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Attributes:

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong highly effective organization aligned to this mission.
• Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among a diverse group of learners including low income students non-native English speakers students of color and other traditionally underserved populations.
• Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended inquiry problem/project based and personalized learning.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong experienced manager with excellent leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to translate critical feedback into effective outcomes.
• Leads with grit perseverance and a can-do positive attitude.
• Ability to productively organize communicate and disseminate policies strategies and tasks.
• Familiarity with the developmental behavioral social and academic needs of students in the academic years.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors 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 that meets the needs of all scholars
• 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
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

About Us

We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life regardless of their birthplace and circumstances. Ron Packard CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban suburban and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar virtual and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education sports training bilingual programming and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators authorizers and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following 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 and our strong network of 4000 instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a persons race color religious creed sex national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy childbirth physical disability mental and/or intellectual disability age military status veteran status (including protected veterans) marital status registered domestic partner or civil union status familial status gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression) medical condition genetic information sexual orientation or any other protected status except where a reasonable bona fide occupational qualification exists.