WHO ARE WE?

• 
  
  About us
• 
  
  K12 Produces Results
• 
  
  thinkTANK12

Get to know Arkansas Virtual Academy!

• 
  
  Arkansas Virtual Academy
• 
  
  Behind the scenes
• 
  
  A Day in the life

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arkansas Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Arkansas Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

SUMMARY: The Assistant Principal works closely with the High School Principal to support, follow-up, and encourage all stakeholders in understanding the mission, vision, and goals the school has set forth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities; As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards;
• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment;
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE);
• Interfaces with students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts in regards to compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations;
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff; Manages teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development;
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school;
• Collaborates with CRE Administrator on Stride Career Prep pathways and student completers to provide opportunities to all students through a variety of opportunities including work based learning, internship, dual credits, certifications, clubs, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly helps supervise 72 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must live in Arkansas.
• Attach image of AR certification to your K12 profile docs
  • merely providing the certification number will not suffice.
• Ability to clear required background check
• Previous Leadership Experience
• Master’s degree AND
• Five (5) years of educational experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to clear a background check.
• Apply using your personal, ARVA, or K12.com email.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid Arkansas state administrative license is preferred.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 25 % of the time for meetings, professional development, etc.
• Ability to clear required background check

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an online Educator
• Previous administrative experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a home-based position

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age,, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.