Virtual School Principal

Open to residents of Florida

• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and school culture as well as School Report Card/Accountability goals
• Facilitate the implementation of a standards‑based curriculum
• Complete ongoing review of weekly lesson plans
• Implement frequent walk‑throughs/teacher debriefs
• Assume responsibility for student outcomes related to academics and social‑emotional wellbeing
• Serve as the instructional leader in the building by facilitating a growth‑focused professional environment
• Develop and/or modify the school’s cultural programming and school‑wide PBIS process with an emphasis on personal and academic growth
• Lead data‑driven instructional efforts, teaching and supporting staff in using data to monitor program effectiveness and adjust instructional programming
• Plan all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after/supplemental programs as applicable
• Ensure effective implementation of instructional program across grade bands
• Monitor teacher performance metrics (pass rates, teaching time, student contacts, etc.) and ensure teacher accountability for meeting expectations
• Work with the operations team to coordinate audits and ensure compliance with state and sponsor/authorizer regulations
• Work with the IT team to coordinate school technology efforts and make recommendations for improvement
• Work with the Student Services to ensure support staff understand the instructional model and teachers understand and appropriately utilize available student supports
• Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks
• Effectively communicate the school’s mission and vision and solicit input from parents and families regarding school performance and needs
• Engage and build strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely
  987 regular communications, involving parents wherever possible in the life of the school
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Coordinate special projects such as peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement
• Conduct home visits as needed
• Respond to parent concerns and work collaboratively with parents
• Address student disciplinary situations and implement school code of conduct and suspension/ pilotoprocedure procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Education or related discipline required; advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred
• Current valid Principal license
• Three or more years of experience working in an online school in an instructional leadership role
• Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership within an online school setting
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience coaching teachers to improve instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

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