Middle School Principal

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Team </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principal at Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.  We are seeking leaders who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the ACCEL Schools 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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Be part of the difference at Cornerstone Academy! The award-winning, top-performing charter school serves Northeast Columbus communities with a well-rounded, college-prep education. Offering a full K-12th grade educational experience, Cornerstone’s program emphasizes art, music and STEM. Known for its nurturing teachers and staff, the school has a wide range of specialty classes, clubs, sports and activities. Cornerstone Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Principal shall be responsible for:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Instructional Leadership</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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).</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop, implement and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes (teaching and learning) on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Delivering consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students through rigorous and engaging programs and classroom instruction.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and school culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate the implementation of a standards-based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assume responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the instructional leader in the building by facilitating a growth-focused professional environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and/or modify the school’s cultural programming and school-wide PBIS process with an emphasis on appropriate class conduct and behavior.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with staff to plan and coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, data days, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and implement consistent professional development for teachers, ensuring regular instructional training is consistent with the latest research-based methodologies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior, m