High School Assistant Principal - Georgia

High School Assistant Principal - Georgia Connections Academy

The High School Assistant Principal serves as a key instructional and operational leader supporting teaching, learning, and student success for grades 9–12 at Georgia Connections Academy, a statewide virtual public charter school. Working in partnership with the High School Principal and district leadership, the Assistant Principal supports instructional quality, student engagement, staff development, and school wide systems in a virtual learning environment.

This role is designed for leaders who are deeply committed to high school education and who understand the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of adolescents. The Assistant Principal plays a critical role in translating instructional vision into practice while supporting teachers, students, and families across a statewide school community.

Georgia Connections Academy provides a unique opportunity to lead high school education at scale while remaining deeply focused on individual student growth. Leaders at GACA help shape innovative instructional models, support diverse learners across all 159 counties, and balance flexibility with strong accountability.

High School leaders at GACA have the opportunity to:

• Influence instructional practices across a statewide virtual program
• Support students during a critical developmental stage
• Partner with families as co-educators
• Engage in innovative programming aligned to college, career, and global readiness
• Help define the future of public virtual education in Georgia

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of high-quality high school instruction aligned to state standards.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable instructional feedback and coaching to strengthen teaching practices and improve student learning outcomes.
• Analyze student performance data to inform instructional adjustments, interventions, and enrichment.
• Support and monitor the implementation of remediation, acceleration, and enrichment programs to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 9–12.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of school improvement goals and action plans.

• Support the supervision, coaching, and evaluation of high school teachers and instructional staff.
• Assist with onboarding, mentoring, and supporting new teachers.
• Assist in planning and facilitate professional learning for teachers aligned to instructional priorities and student needs, including guidance and support for effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented professional culture.

• Support positive school culture and student engagement in a virtual high school environment.
• Assist with student behavior, attendance, participation, and accountability processes.
• Partner with counselors, special education staff, and administrators to support the academic and social-emotional needs of students.
• Promote equity, access, and belonging for a diverse high school population.

• Support school wide systems related to assessments, accountability, scheduling, and compliance.
• Assist with the coordination of in-person events, including assessments and school-based activities.
• Ensure adherence to district, state, and federal requirements, including those specific to virtual education.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to support enrollment, staffing, and program implementation.

• Communicate effectively with families regarding academic progress, expectations, and supports.
• Support family engagement initiatives and problem-solving in partnership with school leaders.
• Represent the school professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• This position is based on-site at the Georgia Connections Academy office in Duluth, Georgia.
• The Assistant Principal should expect regular in-state travel to support in-person assessments, school events, and statewide operational needs.
• Occasional out-of-state travel may be required for professional conferences, training, or leadership development.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Valid Georgia Tier I Educational Leadership and Clearance certification, or the ability to obtain the…