Job Description

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 High School 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 High School 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 High School 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.

Responsibilities

The High School Assistant Principal’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Instructional Leadership & Staff Supervision:
• Student Achievement & Academic Support:
• Science of Reading & Literacy:
• Student & Family Support:
• Compliance & School Operations:
• Assessment & Accountability:
• Leadership & Collaboration:
• School Culture & Events:
• Professional & Operational Expectations:

Requirements

• Prior school leadership/administrative and K–12 teaching experience required.
• Valid Arkansas Administrator License/Certificate required.
• Master’s degree or higher in education, educational leadership, or related field.
• Must obtain and maintain required Science of Reading Assessor Credentials.
• Strong knowledge of instruction, student achievement, data analysis, and school improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, supervise, and support staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced virtual environment.
• Strong technology proficiency and ability to learn new systems and platforms.
• High degree of professionalism, flexibility, initiative, and confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to travel for testing, school events, professional development, and other required activities.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arkansas Connections Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal employment laws. Applicants may review their rights under federal law through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Know Your Rights notice.