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About the Role

ACCEL Schools is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal for Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education. The Principal will serve as the instructional and administrative leader, responsible for the school's academic vision, student advancement, and daily operations, ensuring successful academic outcomes and long-term instructional sustainability.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic instructional design and practice, including curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and assessment data utilization.
Develop, implement, and assess school instructional programs, curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans.
Deliver high levels of student achievement and learning through rigorous and engaging programs.
Meet all goals related to student achievement, school culture, and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
Facilitate the implementation of a standards-based curriculum and conduct frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs.
Assume responsibility for student achievement in academics and social-emotional wellbeing.
Serve as the instructional leader by facilitating a growth-focused professional environment.
Develop and/or modify cultural programming and school-wide PBIS processes.
Plan and coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, and data days.
Develop and implement consistent professional development for teachers based on research-based methodologies.
Implement behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior.
Facilitate and direct the Charter School’s Special Education program.
Coordinate all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs.
Establish a strong school community culture with positive relationships among stakeholders.
Provide skillful and collaborative leadership to teachers, staff, and school leaders.
Lead the Charter School’s teacher evaluation program and ensure teachers meet professional goals.
Evaluate teachers as per the State Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
Oversee the Charter School’s professional development program.
Create a student support system that addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs holistically.
Manage the school’s daily operations, including facilities, technology, food services, data management, budget, and student recruitment.
Engage in compliance, budget, procurement, student data, academic assessments, and campus safety with Home Office support.
Partner with Human Resources to execute an effective talent management system.
Ensure non-discrimination practices in faculty and staff selection.
Collaborate with Home Office/Operations Team on reporting requirements for state, charter authorizing agency, and federal regulatory agencies.
Oversee maintenance of school census data, attendance data, and other reporting requirements.
Implement the national school lunch program, transportation, audits, and student application processes.
Complete all accountability reports and oversee student enrollment reports to the state.
Manage student recruitment and retention to achieve goals of retaining 85% of students annually.
Understand and address all compliance items related to the school’s Sponsor Agreement.
Maintain a master school calendar and ensure marketing and communications tools are up-to-date.
Engage in regular communications with the Home Office/Operations Team.
Maintain open and ongoing 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.
Act as the Charter School’s point person to the local community, communicating the school’s mission and vision.
Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission statement.
Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
Engage and build strong professional relationships with parents.
Cultivate partnerships with external organizations and local districts.
Plan and conduct student and family orientations.
Coordinate special projects, such as peer mentoring and service learning.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities and building a strong organization.
Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among diverse learners.
Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required.
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.
Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.
Experience in coaching teachers to improve instructional planning, 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 and effectively prioritize tasks.
Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Instructional Leadership
Strategic Instructional Design
Curriculum Implementation
Instructional Coaching
Assessment Data Analysis
Blended Learning Models
Pedagogy
Lesson Planning
Student Achievement
School Culture
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
Standards-Based Curriculum
Professional Development
Behavior Management
Special Education Program Management
Team Leadership
Performance Management
Teacher Evaluation
Organizational Leadership
Daily Operations Management
Facilities Management
Information Technology
Budget Management
Fiscal Controls
Student Recruitment and Retention
Compliance Management
Talent Management
Human Resources Partnership
Non-Discrimination Practices
Reporting
School Census Data Management
National School Lunch Program
Transportation Management
Audits
Student Application Processing
Accountability Reporting
Enrollment Reporting
Sponsor Agreement Compliance
Master School Calendar Management
Marketing and Communications
Community Engagement
Parent and Family Communication
Partnership Cultivation
Student and Family Orientations
Peer Mentoring
Service Learning
Community Involvement
Home Visits
21st Century Learning Strategies
Blended Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning
Personalized Learning
Interpersonal Skills
Presentation Skills
Team Building
Grit
Perseverance
Positive Attitude
Policy Dissemination
Strategy Communication
Task Execution
Student Development
Behavioral Needs Assessment
Social Needs Assessment
Academic Needs Assessment
Written Communication
Verbal Communication

Location

Westerville, Ohio

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Principal
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

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline
Advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred
Current valid Principal license

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $95,000

Benefits

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
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities

About the Company

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, and virtual 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.

Equal Opportunity

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s 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.