Principal

Principal Opportunity at ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools is expanding in the Cincinnati region and searching for a dynamic, visionary Principal to lead the launch of one of our newest schools. This is an extraordinary opportunity to build a high-performing academic community from the ground up and make a powerful, lasting impact on students and families. As Principal, you will serve as the instructional and operational force behind the ACCEL Schools campus shaping the academic vision, accelerating student growth, and ensuring excellence in day-to-day operations.

We are looking for an inspiring and driven school leader someone who brings passion, purpose, and a relentless commitment to creating rigorous, supportive, and innovative learning environments where every student can thrive. The Principal shall be responsible for:

• Instructional Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Leadership
• Community Leadership

Qualifications Attributes:

• 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.
• 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.

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 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.