[Hiring] Virtual Assistant Principal @ACCEL Schools

Role Description

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.

• 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
• Formulating and administering a comprehensive program of Career and Technical Education
• Working collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services
• Facilitating 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
• Collaborating with leadership to develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school
• 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
• 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 MTSS/RTI 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
• Ensuring non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff
• Collaborating with Home Office/Operations Team on review and reporting requirements
• Understanding and addressing all compliance items as they relate to the school's Sponsor Agreement
• Supporting the state-required testing process including in-person testing
• 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
• Travel requirement of 15% is a requirement
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Benefits

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 – $80,000 annually
• 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

Company Description

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States.

• Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve.
• We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.