K-8 Dean of Students - Alabama Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Athens, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free virtual public charter school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Alabama. ALCA is authorized by Limestone County Schools. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia. Accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year. Working remotely, the K-8 Dean of Students will work collaboratively with the leadership team. The Dean of Students will work closely with School Support, Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, Fulfillment, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Facilities Management. It is also anticipated that this individual will 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
Master’s degree is preferred
Alabama 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)
Experience in managing people a plus
Ability to travel as-needed
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support counseling team
Facilitate communication between teachers, Learning Coaches, and students
Track and support staff work with school data sets and plan for staff training
Serve as a member of the leadership team and collaborate on improving student performance, engagement, and schoolwide protocols
Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy operational protocols
Oversee 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, including oversight of approximately 10 direct reports across K–8 grade bands
Support student accounting functions including attendance maintenance
Lead K–8 truancy intervention efforts, including communication with families, tracking interventions, finalizing truancy lists, and supporting Intent to Return (ITR) processes
Manage reconciliation between Connections Academy’s data systems and state and local student information systems
Act as the human resources liaison for school staff in the areas of benefits, leave tracking and the maintenance of local files
Act as the technology liaison for teachers and administrative staff
Monitor all enrollment requirements and communicate requirements to the Enrollment Department
Support onboarding and transition processes for new families to ensure successful integration into the school community
Manage and communicate K–5 and Middle School Huddle IA updates and support schoolwide data monitoring, including benchmark implementation and progress tracking
Coordinate and oversee afterschool tutoring programs, including staffing, communication, and student participation monitoring
Coordinate implementation of digital citizenship initiatives and the 7th-grade social media course in alignment with state requirements
Provide state testing support including logistics for scheduling, tracking participation, and contracting for testing facilities
Support contracting for supplemental student services
Monitor and track all school-based assets
Support the Marketing Department with student outreach, marketing, and public relations
Plan and coordinate 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
Be available to handle all emergencies
All other duties as assigned