Principal
About the Team
ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principals at Hinckley Preparatory Academy in Hinckley, Ohio. The school is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students, combining competitive sport training with accredited academics.
About the Role
The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL Schools campus. They are 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.
Responsibilities
Leading the strategic instructional design and practice, including: implementing an integrated curriculum; directing instructional coaching and evaluation; systematic use of assessment data to guide instruction; and, maximizing impact of the blended learning model (where available).
Develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans, and observing classes on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development.
Delivering 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.
Facilitating the implementation of a standards-based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs.
Serving as the instructional leader in the building by facilitating a growth-focused professional environment.
Developing and/or modifying the school's cultural programming and school-wide PBIS process with an emphasis on appropriate class conduct and behavior.
Working with staff to plan and coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, data days, etc.
Implementing behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior, motivating students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcement.
Facilitating and directing the Charter School's Special Education program and ensuring program participants are achieving at high levels.
Cooking and coordinating all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs as applicable.
Team Leadership
Establishing a strong school community culture by maintaining positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and all other school stakeholders.
Skilled and collaborative leadership of all teachers, staff, and school leaders, including supervision, coaching, and performance management oversight.
Evaluating teachers as per the State Ohio teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
Leading the Charter School's teacher evaluation program and ensuring all teachers have opportunities to meet their professional goals and are expertly executing ACCEL Schools instructional best practices.
Implementing a 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.
Organizational Leadership
Managing 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; and, student recruitment and retention.
Collaborating with the Home Office/Operations Team on compliance, budget, procurement, student data, academic assessments, and campus safety.
Partnering with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff.
Maintaining a master school calendar to be posted for all stakeholders in all appropriate mediums (i.e. website, social media, student/parent guide, employee handbook).
Engaging in regular communications with the Home Office/Operations Team about the needs, successes, and general operation of the school.
Ensuring non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
Collaborating 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.
Managing student recruitment and retention and achieving goals of retaining 85% of students annually.
Maintaining open and ongoing daily and/or weekly meetings with the Regional Vice President.
Assisting with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.
Community Leadership
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.
Engaging and building strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communication, 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.
Planning and conducting student and family orientations.
Coordinating special projects, such as peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement.
Performing home visits as needed.
Qualifications
Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission.
Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among a diverse group of learners, including low-income students, non-native English speakers, students of color, and other traditionally underserved populations.
Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based, and personalized learning.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong, experienced manager with excellent leadership and team-building skills.
Ability to translate critical feedback into effective outcomes.
Leadership 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 in the academic years.
Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required; an 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 that meets the needs of all scholars.
Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.
Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
About Us
We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - 80,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.