What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual School Principal - SY 26-27 position at ACCEL Schools?
About Us
Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio is an online public school for students in grades 6–12 that focuses on career exploration and college preparation. Our unique framework allows students to discover their interests through engaging activities before choosing a specialized high school major aligned with state standards.
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 required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.
Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio
About The Opportunity
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
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.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists
Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio is an online public school for students in grades 6–12 that focuses on career exploration and college preparation. Our unique framework allows students to discover their interests through engaging activities before choosing a specialized high school major aligned with state standards.
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 required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.
Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio
About The Opportunity
- 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
- 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
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
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.
We offer the following 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists