Virtual School Principal New Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona - Blracademy : Job Details

The Principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the the Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona – responsible for the development, implementation and achievement of the school's academic vision, student advancement and daily operations. The Principal will ensure successful academic outcomes for all students while employing long-term instructional sustainability measures involving professional development, teacher quality assessment, curriculum and pedagogical advancement.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Arizona

• 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 as 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 and 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 set expectations
• Work with the operations team to coordinate audits, and ensure compliance to 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 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 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
• 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/expulsion procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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• Master's degree in Education or related discipline is required; an 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 in an online school setting
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as 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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