ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly-qualified Virtual Middle School Principal in Ohio who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2024-2025 school year! OHDELA is a tuition-free online public school in Ohio for Grades K-12. The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy helps Ohio online K-12 students thrive in their schoolwork and in life. At OHDELA, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them—at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. 

The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the OHDELA 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.

***Ohio residence is required for this position.***

• 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
• Supervise Directors of Academics in ongoing review of weekly lesson plans
• Supervise Directors of Academics in model of 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 in collaboration with Directors of Academics and Master Teachers
• 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 regulations
• Work with the IT team to coordinate school technology efforts and make recommendations for improvement
• Work with the Director of 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 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 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 and Teacher 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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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