Turnaround K-12 School Principal

ACCEL Schools

. Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of VPA Florida .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong instructional leadership and administrative capabilities, with a focus on student achievement, curriculum implementation, and compliance with educational standards. Proven ability to build relationships with parents and engage the community while effectively managing school operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In EducationCurrent Valid Principal LicenseTurnaround ExperienceExperience In Online School AdministrationKnowledge Of State Standards And Common Core Standards

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Hard Skills

Data-Driven Instructional LeadershipCurriculum ImplementationTeacher Performance MonitoringInstructional Planning CoachingConduct And Suspension Procedures

Soft Skills

Exemplary Written CommunicationExemplary Verbal CommunicationAbility To Work Under PressureEffective Task Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

School Technology CoordinationData Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Principal License

Industry Keywords

Student AchievementSchool CultureAccountability GoalsCompliance With RegulationsCommunity Involvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of VPA Florida
Develop, implement, and achieve the school’s academic vision, student advancement, and daily operations
Work toward student achievement, school culture, and accountability goals
Facilitate standards-based curriculum implementation
Review weekly lesson plans and conduct teacher walkthroughs/debriefs
Lead data-driven instructional efforts and support staff in using data to monitor program effectiveness
Plan summer educational opportunities and before/after or supplemental programs
Ensure effective instructional program implementation across grade bands
Monitor teacher performance metrics and accountability
Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with state and sponsor/authorizer regulations
Coordinate school technology efforts with IT and recommend improvements
Partner with Student Services to align instructional models and student supports
Update parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks
Communicate the school mission and vision and solicit parent/family input
Build professional relationships with parents and engage them in school life
Coordinate special projects including peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement
Conduct home visits as needed
Respond to parent concerns
Address student discipline and implement conduct and suspension/expulsion procedures
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Education or related discipline is required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred
Current valid Principal license
Turnaround experience
Three or more years of experience working in an online school in an instructional leadership role
Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership in an online school setting
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture
Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills