High School Principal

• Manage teachers and oversee the high school instructional program
• Manage implementation of the Connections Academy curriculum and school operation protocols
• Ensure teachers maintain professionalism, instructional support, and customer service
• Ensure individual student academic success through academic supports and communication with parents
• Implement and monitor the school improvement plan and annual school goals
• Assist teaching staff with program changes and new software applications
• Communicate with staff, students, and families
• Participate in parent outreach through informational meetings and virtual meetings
• Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers
• Support and coordinate state standardized testing and student participation
• Serve as hiring manager for instructional positions
• Assist families needing additional support and encourage participation
• Participate in student recruitment, in-state trips, presentations, Q&A sessions, and press responses
• Support the school community through in-person field trips and virtual activities
• Supervise and evaluate school staff as required by the state, authorizer, and Connections Academy
• Contribute to best practices for distance education
• Perform other assigned duties

• Arkansas Administrative credential required
• Minimum of 5 years administrative or management experience
• Strong leadership qualities and commitment to goal-directed management and accountability
• Interest in advancing educational delivery through technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Overnight travel required for state testing, information sessions, and meetings
• Customer-focused approach
• High flexibility, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Technologically proficient, especially with the Internet and Microsoft Office products
• Advanced degree preferred
• Two-step authentication required to access systems after a job offer

Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in overseeing instructional programs and ensuring academic success for students. Proficient in utilizing technology to enhance educational delivery and maintain effective communication with staff, students, and families.

• Arkansas Administrative Credential
• 5 Years Administrative Experience
• Leadership Qualities
• Technological Proficiency
• Excellent Communication Skills

• Customer-Focused Approach
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Team Player
• Flexibility

• Arkansas Administrative Credential
• Advanced Degree Preferred

• Instructional Program Management
• School Improvement Plan
• Distance Education Best Practices
• State Standardized Testing
• Parent Outreach

• Microsoft Office
• Internet Applications