Assistant Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy

Company Summary Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition‑free, virtual public charter school serving students in grades K‑12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services. ARCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia. Arkansas Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Position Summary Working from the office in Bentonville, Arkansas, or from a home office within the state, the Assistant Principal will assist the principal in supervising the overall school operations of a virtually managed, home‑based instructional program. The Assistant Principal will help manage teachers as they use the phone and Internet to consult regularly with parents and students, ensuring that each child successfully completes his or her instructional program. Responsibilities Help ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support, and customer service. Help ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available, and by maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs. Assist the principal to manage relationships with local and state school officials. Keep up to date on policies, procedures, and legislation, including specific special education procedures. Assist the principal to oversee all reporting and compliance procedures and ensure student information and student accounting is accurate and up-to-date. Provide the principal with regular written and verbal reports and updates, and maintain a high level of communication with other appropriate Connections Academy staff. Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions. Exhibit high‑quality communication with all Connections Academy staff, students, and families. Be available to effectively handle all real and perceived emergencies. Oversee the implementation and coordination of State Standardized Testing process, and ensure high student participation rates. Provide specified assistance to families in need of additional support to prevent unwanted disenrollment and encourage a high level of participation. Participate in student recruitment efforts including in‑state trips, presentations, Q & A sessions and responses to the press. Recruit and manage Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students. Support, devise, and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.” Be able to work remotely if necessary. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live within 300 miles of Bentonville, AR. Prior school leadership experience. Arkansas Administrator Certificate required. Advanced degree in education or related field. Prior teaching experience. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Customer‑focused approach. High degree of flexibility. Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced team environment. Very technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office, and related programs). Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two‑step authentication. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connections Academy