Full-Time

Dean

Posted on 10/4/2025

ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools

501-1,000 employees

Delivers virtual and in-person college-prep education.

No salary listed

Cincinnati, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Education
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or other related field preferred.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience working with 'at-risk' or 'behaviorally challenged' children as a teacher, social worker, tutor or mentor, preferably in a multi-cultural setting.
  • Track record of building trust and positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Ability to maintain composure and job performance under changing or stressful conditions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks.
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate an understanding, respectful and receptive attitude toward the behavioral needs of students of various age groups.
  • Provide expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function-based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
  • Meet with students whose behavior warrants intervention and develop individualized behavior tracking and intervention programs.
  • Serve on IEP Teams and develop relationships with students requiring intervention.
  • Work with staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
  • Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents in finding positive solutions for behavior modification.
  • Monitor student attendance while developing Absence Intervention Plans, working to achieve school-wide daily attendance.
  • Promote school culture through daily practices, positive attitude and collaboration with students, families and staff.
  • Maintain timely and accurate records and files consistent with school policies and procedures.
  • Participate in other duties such as school events, trainings, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty, as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or other related field preferred.

ACCEL Schools provides middle and high school education in both virtual and in-person settings tailored to diverse communities. Its programs mix personalized learning with proven teaching practices and community partnerships, including virtual options like the Pathfinder Career Academy. The company differentiates itself through broad community partnerships, mixed delivery formats, and explicit college-prep and career-path options. Its goal is to expand access to personalized, effective education that supports social and academic growth and prepares students for higher education and careers.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Dr. William J. Bennett's appointment as Provost boosts classical academy enrollments starting fall 2025.
  • Expands tuition-free virtual classical schools across five states with rigorous liberal arts curriculum.
  • Proprietary platform ensures mastery of state standards in over 100 diverse school models.

What critics are saying

  • Banning Lewis Academies end partnership June 30, 2026, laying off 246 ACCEL staff.
  • Colorado authorizers block for-profit renewals, eliminating 20-30% revenue by 2027.
  • Diane Ravitch criticism triggers 15-25% enrollment drop in 12 months from backlash.

What makes ACCEL Schools unique

  • ACCEL Schools manages over 100 schools nationwide using proprietary ACCEL Management Platform.
  • Launches Jefferson Classical Academies in five states led by Dr. William J. Bennett.
  • Offers hybrid virtual, brick-and-mortar, and personalized college-preparatory programs.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Company News

eNews Park Forest
Jul 25th, 2025
ACCEL Schools Appoints Dr. William J. Bennett As Founding Provost of New Classical Academy Network

ACCEL Schools appoints Dr. William J. Bennett as Founding Provost of new Classical Academy network.

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