# Principal at ACCEL Schools

> Lead the instructional and administrative direction of an ACCEL campus, including curriculum, teacher development and student achievement.

- Company: ACCEL Schools (accelschools.com)
- Location: Cincinnati 
- Places: Cincinnati
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Level: Principal
- Team: School leadership
- Work mode: On site
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/8015714003
- Page: https://ye.saranatour.dev/jobs/principal-accel-schools-kn73ya9e45ye69z2hwh4jdj74n8hc39p

## The posting

Principal
ACCEL Schools · Cincinnati 

**About the Team**

ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principals in Cincinnati, 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.

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.

The Principal shall be responsible for:

**Instructional Leadership**

- 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 (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.
- 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.

**Team Leadership**

- 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 te