Middle School​/High School Assistant Principal

Middle School/High School Assistant Principal

Stride, Inc. is seeking a qualified Assistant Principal for Carolus Online Academy (COA), an online learning community for high school students. The position is fully virtual with occasional in‑office visits (two days per week in Columbia, SC) and requires South Carolina Department of Education Principal Certification.

• Ensures conformance of educational programs with state and local standards, researching and implementing resources to meet standards.
• Articulates the school’s mission and vision and supports stakeholders to work cooperatively to achieve results.
• Ensures compliance with special education and other categorical programs (Title I, LAP, CTE) and local, state, and federal laws.
• Interfaces with students, families, local judicial systems, and districts regarding attendance and engagement compliance.
• Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s Student Achievement Improvement Plan.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff, manages teacher performance, provides training, and oversees Master and Lead Teachers.
• Coordinates with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems and with enrollment for expulsions and withdrawals.

Directly supervises 15–30 full‑time equivalent staff, handling hiring, training, performance appraisal, rewards, discipline, and problem resolution.

• South Carolina Department of Education Principal Certification.
• Master’s degree in education or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of educational experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
• Web proficiency and ability to travel up to 20 % of the time.
• Background check clearance.

• Experience as an online educator.
• Previous administrative experience.

Salary range: $53,697.00 – $67,121.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Benefits include health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Remote work with required in‑office attendance in Columbia, SC two days per week. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration based on merit regardless of protected characteristics. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact

Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.