Virtual Assistant Principal

Accel Schools - Morgantown, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Morgantown, WV

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia is a K-12 tuition-free online public school that empowers students to learn in ways that suit them best, utilizing innovative technology to facilitate learning at their own pace and level. The Assistant Principal plays a crucial role as a cultural, behavioral, and academic leader within the school, working closely with the Principal to foster an environment that emphasizes academic excellence and accountability. This position requires collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive school community. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, excellent project management capabilities, and a high level of organization and thoroughness. In this role, the Assistant Principal will be responsible for cultivating a caring and supportive school environment, understanding the impacts of trauma and equity on the educational experience, and providing coaching and professional development in effective classroom management strategies. The Assistant Principal will engage with families and the community to promote student success and well-being, implement behavior management practices that motivate students, and act as a liaison to communicate the school's mission and solicit feedback from parents and families. Additionally, the Assistant Principal will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and lead instructional programs, assess curriculum and pedagogy, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements. The Assistant Principal will also be involved in talent management, ensuring non-discrimination practices in hiring, and collaborating with the Home Office/Operations Team on reporting requirements. This position requires staying current on state policies and handling escalated student issues, as well as facilitating partnerships that support students' transitions to postsecondary education and employment. The Assistant Principal will manage career readiness programming and perform other duties as assigned, contributing to a positive school climate and culture.

Responsibilities

• 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, accepting, abiding by, and implementing 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 building strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications.
• Cultivating partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school.
• Collaborating with Directors of Academics (DOA) to develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes on a frequent and structured basis.
• Sharing responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborating with Principal to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers that support instructional best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-departmental leadership teams and staff to plan and coordinate staff in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, and extended learning opportunities.
• Collaborating with other instructional leaders to ensure the RTI/MTSS process is followed with fidelity.
• Collaborating with the principal to coordinate and oversee summer educational opportunities.
• Partnering with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff.
• Ensuring non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
• Collaborating 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.
• Understanding and addressing all compliance items as they relate to the school's Sponsor Agreement.
• Assisting with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.
• Staying current on the state's policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Exhibiting high quality communication with all students and families.
• Handling student problems escalated by parents and teachers.
• Facilitating partnerships with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students' successful transition to postsecondary education and employment.
• Managing career readiness programming for all students.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current valid Principal and Teacher license.
• 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

• Life benefits - time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits - stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.