Transformative Elementary Principal, K-8 Leader

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenneth W. Clement Boys' Leadership Academy, part of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, seeks an Elementary Principal K-8 to lead a single‑gender program for boys in Pre-K–8.

The role focuses on high expectations, data‑driven improvement, and strong support for teachers and students. The successful candidate will align with CMSD's Building Brighter Futures initiative, ensure equitable access to rigorous curricula, and foster partnerships with families and the community to promote student

Qualifications

• Master degree in Education or similar experience required.
• Administrator certification or eligibility for Ohio DOE certification required; Alternative Principal pathway eligibility.
• Building or District level administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with urban schools, families, and outside partners with demonstrated results.

Responsibilities

• Leadership – ethical educational leader fostering mission, vision, and equity; promote student well‑being and academic success.
• Learning – promote professional learning, effective instruction, and data‑driven improvement across grades.
• Culture – cultivate equity, inclusion, and strong school climate with partnerships and family engagement.
• Management – oversee hiring, budgeting, policy adherence, evaluation processes, and resource management; ensure safe, orderly operations.

Education

Master degree in Education or similar experience

Administrator Certification or eligibility for Alternative Administrative certification as required by Ohio Department of Education

Building or District level administrative experience

Experience working effectively with urban schools, families, and outside partners with demonstrated exemplary results

Job description

Kenneth W. Clement Boys' Leadership Academy, part of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, seeks an Elementary Principal K-8 to lead a single‑gender program for boys in Pre-K–8.

The role focuses on high expectations, data‑driven improvement, and strong support for teachers and students. The successful candidate will align with CMSD's Building Brighter Futures initiative, ensure equitable access to rigorous curricula, and foster partnerships with families and the community to promote student