NEO Upper - 9-12th Grade Principal

ACCEL Schools•Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School - High School Campus, OH

8d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal for Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio. The Principal is the campus’s instructional and administrative leader, responsible for developing, implementing, and achieving the school’s academic vision, advancing students, and managing daily operations. The role aims to ensure strong academic outcomes for all students and long-term instructional sustainability through professional development, teacher quality assessment, and curriculum and pedagogical advancement. The Principal leads instructional design and practice, staff and school leadership, organizational operations, and community engagement. This includes overseeing curriculum, instruction, assessment, teacher coaching and evaluation, student support, compliance, budgeting, recruitment and retention, campus safety, and relationships with families and community partners. The Principal works with the Home Office/Operations Team and maintains regular communication with the Regional Vice President. Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is a public charter school in Cleveland offering a continuous EK-12 college preparatory education. ACCEL Schools is a network of public charter schools serving students throughout the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related discipline.
Current valid Principal license.
At least three years of experience in a full-time teaching role.
At least two years of successful school administration or instructional leadership experience in an urban setting.
Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among diverse learners, including low-income students, non-native English speakers, students of color, and other traditionally underserved populations.
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 coaching teachers to improve instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
Knowledge of or experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including blended, inquiry-based, project-based, and personalized learning.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong management, leadership, and team-building skills.
Ability to translate critical feedback into effective outcomes; organize, communicate, and disseminate policies, strategies, and tasks; and prioritize and execute work to meet deadlines under pressure.
Familiarity with students’ developmental, behavioral, social, and academic needs.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks.
Ability to meet applicable educational standards.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in education or educational leadership.
Knowledge of or experience with innovative instructional models and 21st Century learning strategies, including blended, inquiry-based, project-based, and personalized learning.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic instructional design and practice, including integrated curriculum, instructional coaching and evaluation, use of assessment data, and blended learning where available.
Develop and lead instructional programs; assess curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans; and conduct frequent structured classroom observations.
Promote rigorous, engaging instruction and strong academic achievement for all students, meeting school culture and Adequate Yearly Progress goals.
Implement standards-based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent classroom walk-throughs and teacher debriefs.
Take responsibility for students’ academic achievement and social-emotional wellbeing.
Build a growth-focused professional environment and develop or modify cultural programming and school-wide PBIS practices.
Coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, data days, and consistent research-based professional development.
Implement behavior management practices that foster orderly, respectful behavior and positive teacher-student relationships.
Direct the Special Education program and support high achievement for program participants.
Coordinate summer educational opportunities and before- and after-school programs, as applicable.
Build a strong school community through positive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and other stakeholders.
Lead and support teachers, staff, and school leaders through supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Lead the teacher evaluation program, support teachers’ professional goals, and evaluate teachers in accordance with the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
Oversee professional development and foster a collaborative professional community with regular training and a meaningful summer experience.
Create a holistic student support system addressing academic and behavioral needs with parents, teachers, and relevant staff.
Manage daily school operations, including facilities, technology, food services, student data systems, academic assessment tools, office management, budget controls, and student recruitment and retention.
Work with the Home Office/Operations Team on compliance, budgeting, procurement, student data, assessments, campus safety, administrative activities, and operational improvements.
Partner with Human Resources to recruit, select, hire, retain, recognize, and support school staff; follow Equal Employment Opportunity requirements in staff selection.
Collaborate with the Home Office/Operations Team on state, authorizer, federal, sponsor, and charter-renewal reporting requirements.
Oversee school census, attendance, and other required reporting with support from the operations team.
Implement applicable school programs and processes, including the national school lunch program, transportation, audits, and student application distribution, collection, approval, and verification.
Complete accountability reports and oversee student enrollment reports to the state; ensure compliance in all areas, including the Sponsor Agreement.
Manage student recruitment and retention and work toward retaining 85% of students annually.
Maintain a master school calendar and coordinate with Home Office staff to keep marketing and communications tools current.
Communicate regularly with the Home Office/Operations Team about school needs, successes, and operations; maintain daily and/or weekly meetings with the Regional Vice President.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and colleagues; assist with updates to parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.
Represent the school in the local community, communicate its mission and vision, and solicit input from parents and families.
Implement the school’s philosophy and mission and contribute to a positive climate through high professional standards.
Build strong professional relationships with parents through timely, regular communication and involvement in school life.
Develop partnerships with external organizations and working relationships with 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.

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals