[Hiring] Virtual K-5th Grade Principal @ACCEL Schools

Role Description

The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL online school – 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.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face-to-face attendance will be several times per year to support in-person state testing and student events.

• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and school culture as well as School Report Card/Accountability goals.
• Facilitate the implementation of a standards-based curriculum.
• Complete ongoing review of weekly lesson plans.
• Implement frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs.
• Assume responsibility for student outcomes 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 personal and academic growth.
• Lead Data Driven Instructional efforts, teaching and supporting staff in using data to monitor program effectiveness and adjust instructional programming.
• Plan all phases of summer educational opportunities and before and after/supplemental programs as applicable.
• Ensure effective implementation of instructional program across grade bands.
• Monitor teacher performance metrics (pass rates, teaching time, student contacts, etc.) and ensure teacher accountability for meeting set expectations.
• Work with the operations team to coordinate audits, and ensure compliance to state and sponsor/authorizer regulations.
• Work with the IT team to coordinate school technology efforts and make recommendations for improvement.
• Work with the Student Services to ensure support staff understand instructional model and teachers understand and appropriately utilize available student supports.
• Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.
• Effectively communicate the school’s mission and vision and solicit input from parents and families about school performance, areas for improvement, and their needs.
• Engage and build strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications, involving parents, wherever possible in the life of the school.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Coordinate special projects, such as peer mentoring, service learning and community involvement.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Respond to parent concerns and work collaboratively with parents.
• Address student disciplinary situations and implement school code of conduct and suspension/expulsion procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related discipline is required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred.
• Current valid Principal license.
• Three or more years of experience working in an online school in an instructional leadership role.
• Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership in an online school setting.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture.
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable.
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind.
• 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.
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Career benefits – keep growing.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.