Middle School Assistant Principal - Great River Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbus, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool serving students in grades K-12 throughout Ohio. This Assistant Principal position, based in Columbus, Ohio, will work collaboratively with the Principal to manage site-based school operations and liaise with various centralized service centers. The role involves overseeing operational protocols, staff development, budget management, student accounting, technology, regulatory compliance, state testing, and marketing support. The position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Master’s degree is preferred
Ohio teacher certification
Administrative or management experience within a school environment is preferred
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
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Good organizational skills
Must be able to work well with other employees
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two step authentication

Nice To Haves

High School level administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

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
Support student accounting functions including attendance maintenance
Manage reconciliation between Connections Academy’s data systems and state and local student information systems
Provided local support for facilities acquisition and maintenance
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 regulatory compliance and support preparation for legislative and financial audits in collaboration with the Manager of Internal Audits
Monitor all enrollment requirements and communicate requirements to the Enrollment Department
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
Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures and legislation
Be available to handle all emergencies
All other duties as assigned