Educational Leadership Director

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal to join our team at Eastland Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio. As a Principal with ACCEL Schools, you will be responsible for leading the instructional and administrative efforts of the school, ensuring successful academic outcomes for all students.

• The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL Schools campus, responsible for developing, implementing, and achieving the school's academic vision, student advancement, and daily operations.
• You will ensure that all students receive a rigorous and nurturing education, prioritizing student engagement and achievement.

1. Instructional Leadership:

• Lead the strategic instructional design and practice, including implementing an integrated curriculum, directing instructional coaching and evaluation, and maximizing the impact of the blended learning model.
• Develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans, and observing classes on a frequent and structured basis.
• Deliver 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 school's 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 School's Special Education program and ensuring program participants are achieving at high levels.
• Coordinate all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs as applicable.

• 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 School's 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 School's 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.

• Manage the school's daily operations, including facilities management, information/instructional technologies, food services, student data management systems, academic assessment tools, office management, budget, and fiscal controls.
• Exercise full engagement on compliance, budget, procurement, student data, academic assessments, and campus safety, cooperating with the back-office service provider as necessary to meet all school administrative activities.
• 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 other reporting 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 school's 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.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and colleagues.
• Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.

• Acting as the Charter School's point person to the local community, effectively communicating the school's 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 school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
• Engaging and building strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications, involving parents, wherever possible, in the life of the school.
• Cultivating 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred.
2. Current valid Principal and Teacher license.
3. Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership in an urban setting.
4. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of all scholars.
5. Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.
6. Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture.
7. Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
8. Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks.
9. Ability to meet educational standards as applicable.
10. Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
11. Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
12. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

$120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

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.