Head of School
Company: NCSSS LLC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
About the TeamThe Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia
is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of West
Virginia. At VPA West Virginia, we empower students to be their
best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them -
using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at
their own pace.ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century
curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of
traditional methods.Please note - while this is an online school
position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to
face attendance will be required several times per year to support
in person state tasting and student events.About the
Opportunity
- Provide leadership exhibiting professionalism and high academic
standards that celebrate student and staff achievements
- Manage and lead the school leadership team in the day to day
operation of the school
- Collaborate with the school Board of Trustees on implementation
of school vision and mission, school decisions and policy
creation
- Manage regulatory complexities and political sensitivities with
the board, state department of education, and local, state, and
national political stakeholders
- Develop plans and policies for the educational program and
ensures policies and programs are carried out appropriately by all
students, parents, and staff
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws
- Collaborate in the development and management of the school
budget with the ACCEL Finance team
- Oversee implementation of the school marketing and enrollment
plans directed by ACCEL to achieve and maintain enrollment
capacity
- Serve as public relations liaison between ACCEL and the school
community; engage community and civic groups to support school
programs and the school community
- Ensure school program are in alignment with authorizing agency
requirements
- Effectively recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified staff;
develop effective staff members through an ongoing evaluation
process and professional development
- Create and foster a positive school culture by involving school
staff, community leaders, students and parents
- Serve as the school's instructional leader and ensure data is
being used to drive all academic decisions
- Ensure teaching staff implements the instructional model,
curriculum, supplemental curriculum, effective assessments, and
targeted instruction to meet the individual needs of each student
in collaboration with national team members
- Ensure maintenance of school census data, attendance data, and
other reporting requirements as mandated by the state and/or school
sponsor
- Coordinate school level response to any audits
- Ensure school and office security and emergency plans meet
requirements
- Coordinate school technology efforts and make recommendations
for improvement in collaboration with national team
- Maintain current knowledge of state specific school report
card/accountability components and ensure all needed programming is
in place to support achievement of those components
- Ensure creation and consistent review/updating of parent and
student manuals, policies, and handbooks.
- Effectively communicate the school's mission and vision and
solicit input from parents and families about school performance,
areas for improvement, and their needs
- Engage and build strong professional relationships with
parents, characterized by timely and regular communications,
involving parents, wherever possible in the life of the school
- Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high
professional standards
- Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school's
philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
- Coordinate special projects, such as peer mentoring, service
learning and community involvement
- Ensure student orientation and onboarding programs meet the
needs of students, family, and staff
- Other duties as assignedAbout You
- Must hold West Virginia Administrative Licensure
- West Virginia residence preferred
- Master's Degree in Education or a closely related field or
Education Administrative Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in Education, 5 years'
experience as K-12 administrator
- Three or more years of experience working in an online school
in an instructional role
- Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
- Knowledge of State School Accountability/Report Card
Components
- Knowledge of state specific education code
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively
prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential
information
- Understanding of best practices for instructional
strategies
- Prior experience in online learning and research
- Understanding of distance learning methodology, measurement and
implementation
- Understanding of employee evaluation in a corporate /
non-profit setting
- Superb communication and community-building skills
- Deep knowledge of curriculum development and program
design
- A record of success in operating not / for profit business
- A record of success in building community partnerships and
fundraising
- Entrepreneurial passion
- Knowledge of school / non-profit management
- Ability to pass state and federal background checksAbout Us"We
believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in
life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron
Packard, CEO & FounderACCEL Schools is a network of 80+
high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We
proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational
inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive
and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban,
suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar,
virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps
and offer innovative models such as career-technical education,
sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been
recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers
for providing exceptional education options to students in
historically under-resourced communities.We offer the following
benefits:Life benefits - time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies
locationsHealth benefits - stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insuranceCareer benefits - keep
growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning
and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education
professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is our policy to abide
by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment
discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious
creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or
intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status
(including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic
partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including
sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical
condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other
protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational
qualification exists.
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