K-8 Assistant Principal Connections Academy

Company Summary

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services. ARCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Arkansas Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary

Working remotely from a home office in Arkansas, the K-8 Assistant Principal serves as a key member of the school leadership team and supports the Principal in the overall leadership and operation of a statewide virtual instructional program. The K-8 Assistant Principal provides direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to assigned staff while promoting high-quality instruction, student engagement, academic growth, and successful completion of each student's educational program.

The K-8 Assistant Principal uses student performance and engagement data to identify areas of need, supports the implementation of school improvement priorities, and collaborates with school leaders, staff, students, and families to ensure consistent expectations and positive student outcomes.

• Instructional Leadership & Staff Supervision:
  • Supervise, coach, support, and evaluate assigned instructional staff to promote professionalism, effective instruction, student engagement, and strong service to students and families.
  • Conduct observations, walkthroughs, coaching conversations, and performance monitoring in collaboration with the Principal.
  • Support implementation of curriculum, instructional programs, interventions, technology, and school improvement initiatives.
• Student Achievement & Academic Support:
  • Monitor student achievement, support Tier I instruction, growth, attendance, engagement, and course performance to identify areas of need.
  • Collaborate with teachers, interventionists, Student Success, Special Populations, and school leaders to ensure appropriate academic supports are implemented.
  • Use student performance and assessment data to guide instructional decisions and support school improvement goals.
• Science of Reading & Literacy:
  • Obtain and maintain required Science of Reading Assessor Credentials within established timelines.
  • Maintain knowledge of Arkansas literacy requirements and support implementation of evidence-based literacy practices, assessments, and interventions.
• Student & Family Support:
  • Promote timely, professional communication with students and families and support staff in addressing academic, attendance, engagement, and other student concerns.
  • Address escalated student and family concerns and assist with plans to improve student success and continued engagement.
• Compliance & School Operations:
  • Maintain knowledge of applicable school policies, Arkansas Department of Education requirements, and state and federal regulations, including requirements related to special education, Section 504, English Learners, attendance, assessment, and student records.
  • Assist the Principal in ensuring required reporting, documentation, student records, and compliance…