Virtual School Principal
Company: Virtual Preparatory Academy of Idaho @ D91
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Job Description:
The School Principal manages the school leadership time in the
effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the school. In
conjunction with the Head of School, the Principal is responsible
for the implementation and achievement of the school's academic
vision, student advancement and daily operations within the school.
The Principal will work collaboratively to ensure successful
academic outcomes for all students while employing long-term
instructional sustainability measures involving professional
development, teacher quality assessment, curriculum and pedagogical
advancement.
**Idaho residency and Principal certification required**
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the school's instructional leader and ensure data is
being used to drive all academic decisions
- Ensure teaching staff implements the instructional model,
curriculum, supplemental curriculum, effective assessments, and
targeted instruction to meet the individual needs of each student
in collaboration with national team members
- Maintain current knowledge of state specific school report
card/accountability components and ensure all needed programming is
in place to support achievement of those components
- Effectively recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified
staff
- Conduct regular teacher and staff meetings that provide
professional development and community building
- carried out appropriately by all students, parents, and
staff
- Ensure maintenance of school census data, attendance data, and
other reporting requirements as mandated by the state and/or school
sponsor
- Develop school and office security and emergency plans that
meet requirements
- Coordinate school technology efforts and make recommendations
for improvement in collaboration with national team
- Ensure creation and consistent review/updating of parent and
student manuals, policies, and handbooks
- Effectively communicate the school's mission and vision and
solicit input from parents and families about school performance,
areas for improvement, and their needs
- Engage and build strong professional relationships with
parents, characterized by timely and regular communications,
involving parents, wherever possible in the life of the
school
- Coordinate special projects, such as peer mentoring, service
learning and community involvement
- Ensure student orientation and onboarding programs meet the
needs of students, family, and staff
- Respond in a timely, thorough and professional manner to
complaints, comments, concerns and criticisms regarding school
operations
- Conduct home visits as needed
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of the school
marketing plans
- Collaborate in the development and management of the school
budget
- Achieve and maintain budgeted enrollment thresholds
- Attend all Board meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications
- Idaho Principal licensure required
- Master's Degree in Education or a closely related field
preferred, Bachelors' Degree required
- Minimum of ten years' experience in education, including three
years' in an online school in an instructional role
preferred
- Minimum of two years' personnel management experience in a K-12
environment
- Fluency in state-specific Standards and Common Core
Standards
- Fluency in state-specific School Accountability/Report Card
Components
- Fluency in state-specific education code
- Deep knowledge of distance learning methodology, measurement
and implementation
- Deep knowledge of curriculum development, instructional
strategies, and program design
- Familiarity with school law, including the implications on the
educational program and on liability.
- Track record of building positive working relationships with
multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, and
parents
- Ability to problem solve in a thoughtful and analytic
manner
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills that reflect
professionalism and tact at all times
- Strong time management skills as reflected in effective work
and adherence to deadlines on simultaneous projects
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential
information
- Strong computer skills including email and Microsoft
Office
- Ability to pass federal, state and local background checks
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws
prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's
race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability,
mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status,
veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status,
registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status,
gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or
expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual
orientation, or any other protected status except where a
reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.
Keywords: Virtual Preparatory Academy of Idaho @ D91, Idaho Falls , Virtual School Principal, Education / Teaching , Idaho Falls, Idaho
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