Secondary School Principal - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Remote

About The Position

Indiana Connections Academy (INCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Indiana. INCA is authorized by Ball State University and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Indiana Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Indiana, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school was founded in 2010, as part of the Indiana Department of Education Virtual School Pilot Program, and became a charter school in the fall of 2011. INCA is accredited by Cognia. Indiana Connections Academy is a leader in virtual education that empowers all students to learn, grow, and shape the future. Working from a home office in Indiana, the Secondary Principal manages a team of assistant principals and teachers as they instruct and support students and learning coaches in a comprehensive virtual charter school. The Secondary Principal is responsible for the school’s operations, including working with parents, students, support staff and certified teachers who virtually facilitate a home-based student instructional program. The Secondary School Principal is part of a larger administration team at Indiana Connections Academy, where grades K-12 are served.

Requirements

Administration license required
Minimum of 5 years of education experience and some administrative or management experience
Strong leadership qualities and a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability
An interest in advancing educational delivery through leveraging technology in every aspect of instructional delivery and school management
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer-focused approach
Flexible
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Team player
Collaborative
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Ability to travel to meet the needs of the school and staff, mostly in-state, but some out-of-state travel is required

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy curriculum and school operation protocols
Ensure the academic success of all students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and by maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs
Ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service
Manage relationships with the Indiana Department of Education, stay current on the state’s policies, procedures and legislation, including specific count day and audit procedures, etc., and accurately submit all required reports and paperwork in a timely manner
Increase school accountability metrics according to state and Federal requirements
Work with the school’s K12 Administrators and staff to create, implement, manage, and monitor the School Improvement Plan
Partner with Pearson Virtual Schools to coordinate marketing, enrollment, curriculum, human resources, and training resources
Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions
Understand and support efficiencies in the school budget
Exhibit high-quality communication with all Connections Academy school staff, students, and families
Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers
Support and guide the implementation and coordination of the state standardized testing process, and ensure high student participation rates
Provide assistance to families in need of additional support to encourage a high level of participation
Participate in student recruitment efforts, including presentations, Q & A sessions, and responding to the press
Support a robust “school community” through a state-wide program of in-person field trips, student events (ie Prom) and Graduation
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate all school staff as required by the state
Serve as a member of the Connections Academy team to develop and evolve best practices for K-12 virtual education
All other duties as assigned