The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is seeking a highly qualified Virtual Assistant Principal who provides a superior education for all students. The Assistant Principal shares the role of cultural, behavioral, and academic leader for the school.
Requirements
- 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
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
