Elementary Grades Band Assistant Principal - Data, Operations, and Compliance

FLSA Status: Exempt | Department: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment | Primary Supervisor: Grade Band Principal | Location: Primarily Remote | Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday

About the Role

The Assistant Principal assists with overall school management, including community relations, personnel matters, and curriculum & instruction. This role works closely with the principal to ensure the success of the school's operations, directing and coordinating educational and administrative activities either personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of grade band content standards.
• Ensure conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development, and coordination activities.
• Conduct research and aid in the implementation of curriculum resources that meet state standards for Math, ELA, SCI, and SS.
• Help articulate the school's mission and vision to ensure all stakeholders have a common understanding and work cooperatively toward desired results.
• Utilize communication technologies and practices that support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment.
• Ensure the school meets the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the school's student achievement plan and work with the academic team to execute it.
• Support the grade level principal/director in daily duties required to keep the department functioning and compliant.
• Address parent and student concerns related to school operations, student attendance, and student discipline.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding student attendance and discipline.
• Serve as the point of contact for ARB meetings and processes.
• Establish a school-wide discipline system, including behavioral rewards and consequences.
• Allocate supplies, equipment, and instructional materials as needed.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing school meetings.
• Conduct teacher evaluations and observations per state requirements using the TKES platform.
• Assist in the review and interview process of potential candidates.
• Facilitate personnel matters, including progressive discipline, hiring, and termination.
• Attend all required training by the Georgia Department of Education and GCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for school administrators and ELA, Math, SCI, and SS teachers in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Directly supervise staff/teachers overseeing 3000+ students (subject to change). Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, and addressing complaints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Statistics & Analysis, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of leadership experience and three (3) years of virtual teaching experience, earning a "Meets" or "Exceeds" expectations in all categories at each year-end review or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clearance Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• GA PSC Educational Certificate in field.
• Leadership Endorsement, Certificate, or Degree.
• TKES/LKES credentialed.
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check.

Skills & Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet evolving needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals honestly with others, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and supports company values.
• Teamwork: Meets team deadlines, values others' opinions, helps team leaders meet goals, and promotes a collaborative atmosphere.
• Professionalism: Maintains professionalism in communications, appearance, work product, and representation of Georgia Cyber Academy.
• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking.
• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align them with GCA's curriculum and academic supports.
• Extensive knowledge of foundational skills for reading, writing, and literacy development.
• Strong technology skills and ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to work independently for 40+ hours per week.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in school systems, programs, and curriculum.
• Strong communication skills with school personnel, parents, students, and staff while complying with confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to inspire teachers and staff to meet school improvement initiatives and goals.
• Ability to manage large volumes of paperwork and maintain adequate records.
• General knowledge of computers, peripherals, and operating systems.
• Experience using search engines for research projects.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the school improvement process and advocacy for virtual learning.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to K-12 education.
• Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI.
• Proficiency in developing training materials using computer-based software and online resources.
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports.
• Familiarity with online learning environments and experience working with diverse student populations.
• Advanced/Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, OneNote, and G-Suite.
• Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Dependable, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Excellent organization skills, including building systems usable across the district.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Flexibility and adaptability to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during work hours (8 AM - 4 PM).
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet.
• Valid driver's license and private transportation.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Education or related field.
• Leadership degree, endorsement, or similar certification.
• Gifted, Special Education, and/or ESOL certifications.
• APSI certification.
• Proficient/Advanced data analysis skills.
• Google Certifications.
• Experience using NWEA MAP, Illuminate DnA, WriteScore, FLVS Global, Edgenuity, Discovery Education, Bright Thinker, Writable, NEWSELA, Legends of Learning, Education Galaxy, Learning A-Z, MindPlay, USA Test Prep, IXL, BrainPOP, Edmentum Exact Path, Moby Max, iReady, Classworks, Nearpod, etc.
• Working knowledge of Securly.
• Proficient/Advanced experience with Infinite Campus (SIS).
• Proficient/Advanced with Canvas (LMS).
• Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool).
• Proficient/Advanced in use of Zoom conferencing tool.
• Three (3) years of experience in a virtual educational environment.
• Previous experience as a Learning Facilitator, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy.
• Previous experience as an online educator.
• Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments.

Physical Abilities & Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, primarily remote. In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and/or testing sites required several times per year.
• Vision: Ability (corrected or uncorrected) to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: Ability (corrected or uncorrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face or virtual communications; speak with proficiency and volume to be understood over the telephone and/or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility: Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 5 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements: Encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and ability to analyze and prioritize tasks.