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At a Glance

Location
Campy Russell Primary Academy
Posted
2026-07-29T10:37:33-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Education

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

edical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary s

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission.

Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based and personalized learning.

Familiarity with the developmental, behavioral, social, and academic needs of students in the academic years.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - 90,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking experienced and highly motivated Principal at Campy Russell Primary Academy in Cleveland, 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.

Be part of the difference at Campy Russell Primary Academy! This tuition-free, all-boys public charter school in Cleveland is specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of young men in grades K–5. Our school provides a safe and supportive learning environment where high academic standards are paired with "The Russell Way"—a unique, athletics-based approach to character development that teaches teamwork and discipline on and off the court. Campy Russell Primary Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

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).

About the Company

“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, and virtual 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.