Virtual Assistant Principal

About This Role

Serve as a Virtual Assistant Principal for an online K-12 public school in Washington, providing leadership in culture, behavior, and academics. This role involves partnering with teachers, administrators, parents, and students to foster academic excellence and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community
• Provide coaching and professional development in effective classroom management strategies
• Collaborate with staff and families to improve student behavior, attendance, and engagement
• Engage families and the community to promote student academic success and well-being
• Implement behavior management practices that motivate students through positive reinforcements
• Act as a point person to the local community, communicating the school's mission and soliciting input
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement
• Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and lead instructional programs, assessing curriculum and observing classes
• Share responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing
• Collaborate with Principal to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers

Requirements

• Current valid Principal and Teacher license in the state of Washington
• Bachelor's degree in education or related discipline
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Knowledge of state academic content standards
• Minimum seven years of experience in education or related field
• Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program
• Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements
• Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related discipline
• Minimum seven years of experience in education or related field and two or more years in successful school administration/instructional leadership

Nice to Have

• Washington residency preferred
• Advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred
• Experience with innovative school designs and instructional models (blended, inquiry, project-based, personalized learning)

Benefits