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About Us At Acceleration Academies, we believe in empowering students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning. We collaborate with school districts nationwide to offer tuition-free education supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching. The Role The Principal leads the academy's mission, inspiring and managing both instructional and non-instructional staff while fostering a supportive and equitable learning environment. This role is key to connecting with the community, overseeing academy operations, ensuring compliance, and driving student success through engagement and innovative leadership. Key Responsibilities Student Enrollment & Engagement: Lead recruitment and enrollment initiatives to bring new students into the academy. Facilitate student orientation to foster a welcoming start. Oversee regular data reviews and collaborative staff meetings to support student engagement. Retention & Student Support: Train and guide staff in retention strategies to ensure consistent student participation. Cultivate a positive school culture aligned with Acceleration Academies' vision. Utilize technology and learning platforms to monitor and support student progress, adapting as necessary. Academic Leadership: Ensure all local, state, and federal compliance requirements are met, especially for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and English Language Learner (ELL) programs. Lead data-driven instructional decision-making processes. Manage student graduation documentation, course completions, and academic tracking. Oversee non-academic workshops to holistically support students' growth. Advocacy & Community Relations: Serve as the academy's main liaison with school districts and local community organizations. Build and maintain positive relationships among staff, students, and families. Collaborate with external services to mitigate non-academic barriers (health, social services, etc.). Support staff development through consistent feedback, coaching, and scheduling. What We're Looking For Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred, in Education or a related field. Experience: 7+ years in education or youth engagement, including 3+ years of leadership. Preferred: Florida Educational Leadership certification and experience in a secondary administration role. Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency with educational technology and data analysis. Passion: A deep commitment to supporting students' academic and personal breakthroughs. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings. Certification: Educational Leadership endorsement in the state of Florida Background in alternative educational methods, such as project-based learning and competency-based models. Bilingual (Spanish preferred). Why Join Us? Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you'll directly impact students' lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation. We Value Our Team's Well-being We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive total rewards: Competitive Compensation: Recognizing your hard work with market-aligned salaries. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future. Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones. Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO. Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources. Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team. Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth. Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses. Physical & Work Environment Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands; frequently stand, walk, reach; occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Work environment aligns with a collaborative classroom setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather. Join us in making a difference. Your leadership could be the key to empowering a student's future! Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies Agencies presenting candidates to Acceleration Academies must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement with the Acceleration Academies Talent Acquisition Department. Agencies may only submit candidates for positions they have been formally engaged in working on by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Any resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies. Equal Opportunity Employer Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will evaluate all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. 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