Principal

Principal Position at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

ACCEL Schools is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal at Montgomery Preparatory Academy in Dayton, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking leaders who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement. Be part of the difference at Montgomery Preparatory Academy!

Located in a historic school building within the Belmont community, Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving EK-8 students. The school offers a well-rounded program emphasizing character education & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Montgomery Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL Schools campus 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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership
• Leading the strategic instructional design and practice
• Developing, implementing and leading the instructional programs of the school
• Delivering consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students
• Facilitating the implementation of a standards-based curriculum
• Assuming responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing
• Developing and/or modifying the school's cultural programming and school-wide PBIS process
• Working with staff to plan and coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, data days, etc.
• Developing and implementing consistent professional development for teachers
• Implementing behavior management practices
• Facilitating and directing the Charter School's Special Education program
• Coordinating all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs as applicable
• Team Leadership
• Establishing a strong school community culture
• Skillful and collaborative leadership of all teachers, staff, and school leaders
• Leading the Charter School's teacher evaluation program
• Overseeing the Charter School's professional development program
• Creating a student support system that addresses students' academic and behavioral needs holistically
• Organizational Leadership
• Managing the school's daily operations
• Partnering with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system
• Collaborating with Home Office/Operations Team on the review and reporting requirements
• Maintaining a master school calendar
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and colleagues
• Community Leadership
• Acting as the Charter School's point person to the local community
• Understanding, accepting, abiding by, and implementing the school's philosophy and mission statement
• Engaging and building strong professional relationships with parents
• Cultivating partnerships with external organizations
• Planning and conducting student and family orientations
• Coordinating special projects
• Conducting home visits as needed

Qualifications

Attributes:

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students
• Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among a diverse group of 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

Education and Experience:

• 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
• 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 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

About Us

We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We 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.