School Principal

Acceleration Academies•Myrtle Beach, SC

13d•$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Academy Director (School Principal), you will serve as the operational and instructional leader of your academy site(s), ensuring alignment to our mission of helping young adults re-engage with their education and achieve postsecondary success. You will lead a team of educators and support staff, foster a positive and inclusive school culture, and collaborate with district partners and community stakeholders. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on support, requiring a visionary leader who can coach staff, drive student outcomes, and manage academy operations with excellence. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution ideal for someone ready to take the next step into leadership or expand their impact as a school leader. You will partner closely with district leaders, community organizations, and internal teams to ensure your academy delivers on its mission: re-engaging young adults and guiding them toward graduation and postsecondary success. This is a full-time, in-person position reporting to the Regional Vice President. (Exact location provided during the hiring process)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
Educational Leadership endorsement in the state of employment highly preferred. South Carolina Educator Certification required; SC 4.0 Certified Evaluator (or ability to obtain quickly) highly preferred
9–12 years of experience in secondary (high school) education, with demonstrated leadership at the principal level
Candidates must bring a principal mindset with experience owning outcomes
Data-driven and systems-oriented leadership with a strong focus on key performance metrics including attendance, course completion, credit attainment, and enrollment
proven ability to implement interventions, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement
A deep commitment to serving non-traditional learners and improving student outcomes through innovative education models.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Familiarity with competency-based learning, project-based education, and alternative school models
Proficient in ESE, ELL, and behavior intervention practices
Experience reviewing transcripts and general understanding of graduation requirements
Experience providing supports, interventions, and counseling services with high school aged youth
Comfort using digital tools and data systems to drive instruction and operations

Responsibilities

Lead new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
Lead the implementation of GC Orientation
Lead Friday Fidelity Forum Meetings focused on data review and collaboration
Support the Career Life Coach in the development of Graduation Candidate individual learning pathways and individual support plans to gauge individual Graduation Candidate progress
Train and lead staff in the use of the Retention Cycle Protocol Create and maintain a positive school culture and lead the instructional and/or operational vision of the Acceleration Academy program
Advocate and support site-level incentive programs
Use technology and Learning Management Systems to track Graduation Candidate progress, assign interventions, and support course completion as determined in individual graduation candidate learning pathways
Complete all required data formulation for all AA reports, including local, state, and federal compliance of all ESE and ELL programs
Lead the staff in the collection and analysis of data for instructional decision-making
Lead the staff in the documentation and tracking of GC progress, the assignment of academic interventions to support on time course completions as determined by the Personalized Learning Plans for GCs
Maintain all required documentation for graduation including course completion, GPA, and standardized testing requirements
Ensure compliance for all ESE and ESOL individualized learning plans
Implement weekly workshops that focus on non-academic topics
Lead and manage staff, keeping them strongly connected to the mission of Acceleration Academies
Act as the primary point of contact between the Academy and the District as well as the Academy and community organizations
Oversee positive relationship building and collaboration among staff, Graduation Candidates, and their families
Facilitate communications with community organizations to support the removal of non-academic barriers for GCs (health, social services, mental health, law enforcement)
Create schedules for employees to ensure adequate and effective staffing at all sites
Provide ongoing feedback and support in the growth and development of all staff members connected to goals and milestones
Perform other related duties as assigned
Maintain compliance with the various requirements of the SCPCSD

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: up to $110,000
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.
Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO.
Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources
Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team
Professional Development: Certification reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities
Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements

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