Interim Principal; Cleveland

Interim Principal (Cleveland)

Constellation Schools, a partner of ACCEL Schools, is seeking a highly‑qualified Interim Principal for its Cleveland, Ohio campus from January through June 2026. The Principal will serve as the instructional and administrative leader, responsible for developing, implementing, and achieving the school's academic vision, student advancement, and daily operations.

• Lead the strategic instructional design and practice, including implementing an integrated curriculum; directing instructional coaching and evaluation; systematic use of assessment data to guide instruction; and maximizing the impact of the blended learning model where available.
• Develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials aligned with research.
• Deliver consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students through rigorous and engaging programs and classroom instruction.
• Work relentlessly to meet all goals related to student achievement and school culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.
• Facilitate the implementation of a standards‑based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent walk‑throughs/teacher debriefs.
• Assume responsibility for student achievement 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 appropriate class conduct and behavior.
• Work with staff to plan and coordinate teacher‑based teams, staff in‑service days, data days, etc.
• Develop and implement consistent professional development for teachers, ensuring regular instructional training is consistent with the latest research‑based methodologies.
• Implement behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior, motivating students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcement.
• Facilitate and direct the Charter School's Special Education program and ensure program participants are achieving at high levels.
• Coordinate all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs as applicable.

• Establish a strong school community culture by maintaining positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the collaborative leadership of all teachers, staff, and school leaders, including supervision, coaching, and performance management oversight.
• Lead the Charter School's teacher evaluation program and ensure all teachers have opportunities to meet their professional goals and are executing ACCEL Schools instructional best practices.
• Evaluate teachers as per the State Ohio teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
• Oversee the Charter School's professional development program, ensuring a strong, collaborative professional community, regular training opportunities and a meaningful summer experience.
• Create a student support system that addresses students' academic and behavioral needs holistically involving parents, teachers, and all relevant staff.

• Manage the school's daily operations, including facilities management; information/instructional technologies; food services; student data management systems; academic assessment tools; office management; budget and fiscal controls; and student recruitment and retention.
• Exercise full engagement on compliance, budget, procurement, student data, academic assessments, and campus safety in collaboration with the Home Office/Operations Team and back‑office service provider.
• Partner with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff.
• Ensure non‑discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by…