ACCEL Schools
Education
Principal
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“Principal at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Instructional leadership, Team leadership, Organizational leadership. Lead strategic instructional design. Implement instructional coaching”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve goals related to student achievement; Achieve goals related to school culture; Achieve Adequate Yearly Progress goals; Ensure program participants are achieving at high levels; Meet professional goals; Expertly executing ACCEL Schools instructional best practices; Address students’ academic needs; Address students’ behavioral needs; Achieve goals of retaining 85% of students annually
Industry & Context.
Federal and state criminal background checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience, Experience in coaching teachers, Knowledge of State Standards, Knowledge of Common Core Standards, Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks, Ability to meet educational standards, Ability to work well under pressure, Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, Ability to meet deadlines consistently, Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic instructional design
Implement instructional coaching
Maximize blended learning impact
Develop instructional programs
Encourage instructional strategies
Deliver high achievement
Meet student achievement goals
Meet school culture goals
Meet Adequate Yearly Progress goals
Facilitate standards-based curriculum
Conduct walk-throughs
Conduct teacher debriefs
Assume responsibility for student achievement
Facilitate growth-focused professional environment
Develop school cultural programming
Develop school-wide PBIS process
Plan teacher-based teams
Plan staff in-service days
Develop professional development for teachers
Implement behavior management practices
Facilitate Special Education program
Coordinate summer educational opportunities
Coordinate before/after school programs
Establish school community culture
Maintain positive relationships
Manage staff performance
Lead teacher evaluation program
Ensure teacher professional goals
Execute instructional best practices
Oversee professional development program
Create student support system
Manage daily operations
Manage academic assessment
Manage student recruitment
Manage student retention
Engage on procurement
Engage on student data
Engage on academic assessments
Engage on campus safety
Cooperate with back-office service provider
Make recommendations for improvement
Partner with Human Resources
Execute talent management system
Ensure non-discrimination practices
Adhere to EEO requirements
Collaborate on review requirements
Collaborate on reporting requirements
Oversee maintenance of school census data
Oversee maintenance of attendance data
Implement national school lunch program
Oversee transportation
Oversee student application distribution
Oversee student application collection
Oversee student application approval
Oversee student application verifications
Complete accountability reports
Oversee enrollment reports
Achieve student retention goals
Address compliance items
Maintain master school calendar
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Home Office; Collaborate with Operations Team; Collaborate with HR; Collaborate with Human Resources; Collaborate with school stakeholders; Collaborate with parents; Collaborate with teachers; Collaborate with staff
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principals in Lorain, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year. 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 school’s 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
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