Constellation Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principal in Lorain, 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 educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
The Principal shall be responsible for:
Operational Objectives:
- Effectively direct the school’s educational program and maximize student learning experiences in a safe learning environment.
- Articulates the school’s philosophy and mission and complies with all pertinent State of Ohio and Federal educational requirements, working to fulfill the mission of Constellation Community Schools.
- Establishes and maintains educational programs that foster academic excellence and character development.
- Establishes a framework for involving the entire school community in developing and supporting shared beliefs, values, mission and goals for the school and Constellation.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with: staff; parents; ODE; local elected and civic leaders; and the community at large.
- Develops and maintains a school atmosphere with high academic and behavioral expectations.
- Ensures maintenance of a safe, clean, orderly, positive and effective learning environment.
- Maintains school communication. Seeks assistance from LLC staff to improve performance.
- Implements Board policies and administrative regulations so as to provide an atmosphere in which students will succeed.
- Administers all Federal, State and Board adopted programs adhering to all eligibility, record keeping, reporting and confidentiality requirements.
- Oversees the appropriate delivery of all Title and Special Education Services in accordance with the applicable law.
- Insures the accuracy and timely submission of all reports, records and files relating to student, staff, operations, and activities. i.e. EMIS, and all other state federal and local reporting requirements.
- Creates and maintains an operating schedule that insures year round building access.
- Screens and selects school employees, completes all applicable routing paperwork and when necessary make the appropriate recommendations to the governing Board.
- Insures the success of all sponsor site visits.
- Manages the enrollment process.
- Attends all scheduled Board Meetings.
- Maintains the Parent/Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. Handles student discipline in a fair, consistent manner in accordance with policies & Procedures.
- Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and outside agencies to better meet the needs of the students.
- Identifies programs and activities which facilitate the professional growth of school staff and enhance the quality of educational programs.
- Remains knowledgeable of Charter Schools/Public Schools legal issues.
- Communicates with LLC staff to inform and insure the school’s web-site information is accurate and up to-date.
- Assists in the development of the school budget so as to insure the needs of the school can be met.
- Coordinates all grant efforts in the school.
- Evaluates data points to maximize student learning. Evaluates student progress.
Parent/Guardian Objectives:
- Partners with parents/guardians to ensure the academic success of their children.
- Welcomes parents/guardians and students each day with enthusiasm.
- Encourages parents/guardians to participate in their child’s school experience.
- Encourages parents/guardians participation during parents/guardians conferences.
- Encourages parents/guardians satisfaction feedback via parents/guardians surveys.
- Provides parents/guardians of prospective students with information about and tours of the school.
- Fosters relationships with parents/guardians, encourages volunteerism.
Community Objectives:
- Encourages and maintains communications with community members. Participates in community events, connecting with community leaders.
- Works with Marketing Staff to ensure the Constellation brand is visible within the community.
Personnel Objectives:
- Attends meetings/activities and training with: students, parents/guardians, and staff, as and when required.
- Provides direction and assistance to teaching staff as it relates to curriculum development, and the evaluation and selection of classroom materials.
- Coordinates the establishment of all school committees and student enrichment activities and participates in system–wide Constellation committees.
- Supervises all school personnel, directly and/or indirectly.
- Orients new staff and provides information to ensure acclimation to school culture.
- Evaluates Teachers based on the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES). Coaches Teachers to assist them to reach their full potential.
- Handles personnel activities which includes, but is not limited to, approving payroll, handling on-the-job injuries, managing performance issues. Works collaboratively with LLC personnel to ensure personnel matters are appropriately handled.
Qualifications
Attributes:
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Problem solving skills: able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Interpersonal Skills: able to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things.
- Oral Communication: able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings.
- Written Communication: able to edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information.
- Planning/organizing: able to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
- Quality Control: able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Adaptability: able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Dependability: able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field experience.
- Preferred Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
- Must possess a Principal’s License or willingness to obtain an Alternative Principal's license.
- 5-7 years of teaching experience preferred.
- OTES credentialed or willing to become OTES credentialed.
- Experience in the Teacher Based Team (TBT) and Building Leadership Team (BLT) process. 5730 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 p: (216) 712-7600 f: (216) 712-7601 constellationschools.com
- Experience working / leading Professional Development programming in a leadership capacity.
- Previous experience successfully implementing the Ohio Learning Standards in an academic setting.
- Previous experience successfully creating and implementing a school budget.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
Work Environment:
While performing these duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Position requirements may include evening or weekend work.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift 20 pounds; able to reach, bend, sit and stoop. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
Travel: Local travel to various worksites may be required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
About Us:
History
Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community’s desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Over the years, Constellation Schools garnered many awards including the US Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprise of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation’s leading charter school management companies.
Mission & Vision
Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.
- Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence
- Teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to the success of every student
- Students are actively engaged life-long global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens
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.
