Location
Westerville, OH | United States
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About the Team
ACCEL Schools is hiring an experienced and highly motivated Superintendent in Westerville, OH to lead the effective operation of a portfolio of Charter School campuses. The Superintendent holds executive and administrative authority and responsibility for the effective operation of assigned schools, excluding responsibilities carried out directly by the board.
The position oversees implementation of the school's model and curriculum; provides leadership that ensures excellence in teaching and student learning while promoting community support and maintaining efficiency in operation. The Superintendent oversees compliance with all aspects of state and federal law; board policies and procedures; and compliance requirements of the authorizer.
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.
About the Opportunity: Responsibilities include to-
- Articulate a clear vision of the goals, objectives and commitment of the charter school to all stakeholders.
- Supervise Heads of Schools (HoS)/Principals at each designated school.
- Act as liaison between Principals, ACCEL Schools, the school's board of directors, and the school's sponsor.
- Provide support as it pertains to daily operations and curriculum.
- In existing schools: participate in public hearings and negotiations with school districts and Departments of Education. Oversee preparation of budgets and monitor existing budgets.
- In start-up schools: responsible for start-up and marketing of new schools. Participate in marketing presentations. Preparation and monitoring of budgets. Participate in public hearings and negotiations with school districts and Departments of Education for new charters in designated regions.
- Work with charter school boards and represent ACCEL Schools at Board Meetings. Furnish Boards with status reports. Communicate Board data to ACCEL Schools.
- Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement. Access, identify and apply instructional improvement.
- Actively engage the community to create shared responsibility for student and school success.
- Share responsibility for the development and implementation of each school's strategic plan to ensure that educational goals, assessment standards and benchmarks are met according to the charter agreement and ACCEL Schools' requirements.
- Communicate policy recommendations for the Board's consideration and action.
- Work with the HoS and school accountant(s) to develop a viable budget with effective controls.
- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans to attract students to the charter school.
- Ensure the accuracy and completion of the School Improvement Plan, Annual Report, and annual school calendar and submit them to the board in a timely manner. Ensure that all required reports with local, state and federal education agencies, Board of Trustees and authorizer are filed prior to required deadlines.
- Ensure school curriculum meets state and local requirements every year, is properly implemented, and is regularly assessed for effectiveness.
- Ensure and oversee the accurate maintenance of administrative records meeting all state and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the development of a Code of Student Conduct that defines the responsibilities of administrators, teachers, parents, and students in supporting a safe, secure learning environment. - Assist HoS with various Human Resources functions including but not limited to general procedures, compensation, and discipline.
- Provide effective staff and professional development programs that are attached to student learning and match school goals to model continuous professional growth and improved student and teacher performance.
- Attend local, state, and national events as needed and participate in the Association of Public School Charter Schools.
- Other duties as assigned
About You: - Five or more years' successful experience as a K-8 HoS (principal), preferably in a charter school
- Three or more years' P&L management experience, preferably in a school setting
- Two or more years' success as a Regional Manager of an education-related company or as a Superintendent or Associate Superintendent
- Track record of building positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders including Board members, authorizers, staff members, students, and parents,
- Working knowledge of current federal and relevant state(s) school law, including the implications on the educational program and on liability.
- Bachelor's degree in education, business management or other relevant field required, Master's degree preferred
- Valid superintendent's license preferred
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks
About Us "We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits - time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits - stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits - keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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