Principal (TOP) - Maine Connections Academy

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South Portland, ME
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Maine Connections Academy (MCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school for students in grades 7-12 statewide. MCA is authorized by the Maine Charter School Commission and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. MCA is accredited by the Cognia. Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • Manage enrollment processes including ITR (Intent to Return) and principal flags.
  • Ensure student retention and provide options for students considering withdrawal.
  • Oversee the Career Ladder process, ensuring compliance and recommending positions annually.
  • Coordinate the hiring process for teachers and support staff.
  • Serve as a liaison for substitute services.
  • Supervise a team of 12 staff members, including administrative assistants and various HS subject area teachers.
  • Provide oversight for the Career Ladder positions, ensuring progress and adherence to standards.
  • Support state testing planning and implementation.
  • Conduct PEPG (Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth) training during back-to-school and before both mid-year and end of year reviews.
  • Work with school leader on Professional Development (PD) Scope and Sequence.
  • Communicate and update deadlines and school calendar in Google Calendar.
  • Organize and lead weekly leadership team meetings.
  • Send weekly email updates, reminders, and upcoming task schedules.
  • Organize Back to School weeks schedule.
  • Create and update start-of-year, mid-year, and end-of-year task sheets for teachers.
  • Ensure all timeline tasks are planned and completed, such as welcome calls or end-of-year calls.
  • Construct monthly caretaker/learning coach call topics and update regularly.
  • Create and update Live Lesson schedules each semester.
  • Create agenda for and facilitate weekly Staff Meetings.
  • Attend Pod meetings and assist in disseminating information and tasks.
  • Attend monthly school leaders meetings with Pearson representatives.
  • Attend board meetings, presenting school principal reports and coordinating teacher presentations.
  • Attend the annual School Leaders Conference.
  • Attend the annual Leadership Conference.
  • Attend all academic summits.
  • Assist with special populations meeting facilitation.
  • Implement the Most Improved Student of the Month process.
  • Handle disciplinary actions and student issues as needed.
  • Facilitate meetings related to student needs or concerns.
  • Oversee school-wide attendance process.
  • Oversee school-wide attendance process, weekly editing, and sending.
  • Make CBA list/reminders, track completion.
  • Track and Share welcome call, end of year call, and other data throughout the year.
  • Facilitate processes to identify schoolwide needs, such as mid-semester surveys.
  • Review and approve/deny school trips and clubs.
  • Work within the approved budget set by school leadership.
  • Explore and research educational programs to align with school goals, making recommendations to school leadership.
  • Implement all school policies and procedures.
  • Provide reports and updates as requested by school leadership to charter commission and the school board.
  • Conduct monthly meetings with learning coaches on school topics.
  • Write monthly principal's message for the Plugged In! Newsletter.
  • And all other duties as assigned.
  • Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
  • Maine State Certification as a school principal or eligible for certification.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 education, with a proven track record of leadership and administration.
  • Experience with online or blended learning environments preferred.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedication to meeting the diverse needs of students and families in a virtual setting.
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