Principal at accelschools

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Description

ACCEL Schools is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Principal to join Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio. This principal will be responsible for leading the instructional and administrative aspects of the school, focusing on creating a rigorous and nurturing environment that promotes student engagement and achievement. The role involves managing daily operations, overseeing staff development, fostering strong community relationships, and ensuring compliance with educational regulations.

Required Skills

Instructional Leadership
Team Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Community Leadership
Curriculum Development
Assessment Data Analysis
Professional Development
Student Achievement
Behavior Management
School Operations Management
Budget Management
Compliance
Communication Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Policy Dissemination
Confidential Information Management

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Three years of full-time teaching experience.
At least two years of experience in school administration or instructional leadership within an urban setting.
Experience in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program.
Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and legal requirements.
Experience in coaching teachers to enhance instructional planning, practice, and classroom culture.
Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in education or educational leadership is strongly preferred.
Knowledge or experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, particularly those incorporating 21st-century learning strategies such as blended, inquiry, project-based, and personalized learning.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to convert critical feedback into actionable outcomes.
Possesses resilience, determination, and a proactive mindset.
Capable of efficiently organizing, communicating, and distributing policies, strategies, and tasks.
Understanding of students' developmental, behavioral, social, and academic needs across various grade levels.