Dean of Students - Great River Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool serving students in grades K-12 throughout Ohio. The Dean of Students will work collaboratively with the leadership team, remotely or in the local office. This role will work closely with Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, Fulfillment, attendance and truancy efforts, as well as professional learning services. The individual will also manage a range of special projects and duties, including all state-mandated protocols for schools in the state.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Ohio teacher or counselor certification
Administrative or management experience within a school environment
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Ability to travel as-needed
2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred
Experience in managing people a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support admin team
Facilitate communication between teachers, Learning Coaches, and students
Track and support staff work with school data sets and plan for staff training
Support the leadership team and collaborate on improving student performance, engagement, and schoolwide protocols
Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy operational protocols
Oversee certain staff professional development services
Support school administration in managing the school’s budget and various grants
Supervise and motivate staff in pursuit of school goals
Support student accounting functions including attendance maintenance
Support truancy intervention efforts (AIPs), including communication with families, tracking interventions, finalizing truancy lists, and supporting Intent to Return (ITR) processes
Act as the technology liaison for teachers and administrative staff
Support onboarding and transition processes for new families to ensure successful integration into the school community
Support the Marketing Department with student outreach, marketing, and public relations
Support virtual student engagement activities and events, including spirit weeks, guest speakers, assemblies, and other school culture initiatives
Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures, and legislation
All other duties as assigned