Principal, Education Administration

Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal at Mosaic Classical Academy in Toledo, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the campus, responsible for developing, implementing and achieving 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.

Mosaic Classical Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014. We embrace the Trivium model, with small class sizes, a structured curriculum, and a focus on character education.

The Principal shall be responsible for:

• Leading 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 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.
• Delivering consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students through rigorous and engaging programs and classroom instruction.
• Relentlessly work 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 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 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 all other school stakeholders.
• Skillful and 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 expertly executing ACCEL Schools instructional best practices.
• Evaluate teachers as per the State Ohio teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
• Overseeing the Charter School’s professional development program ensuring a strong, collaborative professional community, regular training opportunities and a meaningful summer experience.
• Creating a student support system that addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs holistically and involves 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…