Assistant Principal I

DescriptionCompany Summary:Indiana Connections Career Academy (INCC) is a tuition-free, virtual public high school for students in grades 9-12 throughout Indiana. INCC was developed with a strong focus on career readiness, and CTE offerings, and offers students programs of study in one of five in-demand career pathways. INCC 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. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.Position Summary and Responsibilities:From a home-based office in Indiana, the Assistant Principal works collaboratively with the Principal and school leadership team. The Assistant Principal helps manage all of the school operations, including both instructional and cultural tasks/duties. Additionally, the Assistant Principal will work closely with key Connections Academy departments including Enrollment, Technical Support, Materials Management, and Fulfillment. This individual will manage a range of special projects and duties, including all state-mandated protocols for high schools in the state of Indiana.Other key responsibilities include the following:

Assist with supporting the Indiana Connections Career Academy Mission Statement, school goals and School Improvement Plan;

Oversee student data accounting functions including attendance and reporting with dual reporting systems;

Provide data management for continuous school improvement in a team setting;

Use multiple sources of data to assess student achievement and school improvement;

Monitor enrollment requirements and communicate requirements to the CA Enrollment Department;

Assist the principal and work collaboratively with the administrative team in implementing, monitoring, and supervising the Connections Academy School Year Cycle;

Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment;

Provide leadership to Master Teachers who are evaluating the effectiveness of the staff in a performance-based environment;

Collaborate with stakeholders for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource for development of dropout prevention, intervention and recovery support opportunities for students;

Manage process of contacting students within ten days of withdrawal and again 20 to 30 days later for the purpose of ensuring that the student engaged in another schooling option;

Educate parents, students, and staff regarding compulsory attendance and truancy laws;

Investigate absences, interpret and enforce state attendance laws, issue warnings to violators, file complaints to appropriate agencies, and, if necessary, participate in court hearings with repeat offenders;

Adhere to and supervise teachers in the Standards for Teaching at Connections Academy

Respond to all Learning Coach inquiries within 24 hours, including responses in WebMail, email, telephone, and message board postings, as appropriate;

Develop and supervise processes for Welcome Calls and Registrant Mailings

Document all interactions in user logs;

Work with Learning Coaches to keep students on track;

Supervise escalation systems and Escalation Action Plans;

Supervise and support state requirements such as PGP and SSI requirements;

Communicate and support caretakers/Learning Coaches in successfully supporting their student in a state aligned curriculum that is accessed from home or any place where internet is accessible;

Support professional development of Career Ladder staff;

Support college and career readiness;

Work alongside the principal to develop partnerships with career centers, dual credit institutions, businesses, and community. organizations around the state;

Supervise the review of student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system;

Develop and implement procedures to ensure that transcripts are accurate and up-to-date;

Supervise efforts to secure, complete, and maintain accuracy of student records;

Authorize official transcripts for families upon request;

Counsel families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal;

Lead school teams in identifying school and community resources and maintain an up-to-date list of those resources, making them available to school teams and families;

Design and implement professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;

Support the Principal and Executive Director in managing the school’s budget and various grants;

Provide local support for facilities acquisition and maintenance as requested;

Act as the technology liaison for teachers and administrative staff;

Provide state testing support including logistics for scheduling, monitoring, tracking participation, and contracting for testing facilities;

Manage and support the implementation of a state testing plan for a “virtual hub” within the state;

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 able to handle all emergencies; and

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Indiana Administrator’s license

Master’s degree (preferred)

Administrative or management experience within a school environment

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (preferred)

Experience in managing people (preferred)

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Possess superior perseverance, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment

Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

Ability to travel as-needed

Ability to work extended hours