Virtual Assistant Principal
ACCEL Schools
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Cultivating a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community
- Understanding how trauma, equity, inclusive practices, and restorative practices impact the student and teacher experience
- Providing coaching and professional development opportunities in effective classroom management strategies
- Collaborating with staff and families to identify and implement appropriate strategies to improve student behavior, attendance, and engagement
- Engaging families and the community in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways that promote student academic success and well-being
- Implementing behavior management practices that motivate students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcements
- Acting as a point person to the local community, effectively communicating the school's mission and vision and soliciting input from parents and families about school performance, areas for improvement, and their needs
- Understanding, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
- Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
- Engaging and build strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications
- Formulate and administer a comprehensive program of Career and Technical Education
- Work collaboratively with administrators, student’s services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services
- Facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment
- Cultivating partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school
- Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes (teaching and learning) on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development
- Share responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing
- Collaborate with Principal to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers that support instructional best practices
- Collaborate with cross-departmental leadership teams and staff to plan and coordinate staff in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, and extended learning opportunities
- Collaborate with other instructional leaders (Principal, Head of School, MTSS Coordinator, Special Education Coordinators, etc.) to ensure the MTSS/RTI process is followed with fidelity
- Collaborate with the principal to coordinate and oversee summer educational opportunities
- Partner with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff
- Ensure non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements
- Collaborate with Home Office/Operations Team on the review and reporting requirements of the State, charter authorizing agency and Federal regulatory agencies, school sponsor, including the charter renewal process
- Understand and address all compliance items as they relate to the school's Sponsor Agreement
- Support the state-required testing process including in-person testing
- Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks
- Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures, and legislation
- Exhibit high quality communication with all students and families
- Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers
- Travel requirement of 15% is a requirement
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Current valid Principal and Teacher license in the state of Washington
- Washington residency preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline
- Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
- Knowledge of state academic content standards
- Minimum seven years of experience in education or related field
- Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership
- Advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred
- Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of all students
- Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements
- Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
- Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
- Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based and personalized learning
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences
- 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
classroom management strategiescareer development servicesMTSS/RTI processstate academic content standardseducational leadershipcompliance and legal requirementsinnovative school designs21st Century learning strategiesblended learningpersonalized learning
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillscollaborationrelationship buildingproblem-solvinginclusive practicesorganizational skillsleadershipempathy
Certifications
Principal licenseTeacher licenseBachelor’s degree in educationAdvanced degree in education/educational leadership