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.
Responsibilities
The K-8 Assistant Principal’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 procedures are accurate and completed on
time.
Assessment & Accountability:
Support school leadership and the Student Accountability team with state
and internal assessments, including testing preparation, staff
expectations, student participation, and family communication.
Monitor assessment participation and utilize results to support
instructional planning and student achievement.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as an active member of the school leadership team and contribute to
school-wide planning, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Maintain regular communication with the Principal regarding staff
performance, student achievement, operational needs, and emerging
concerns.
Collaborate effectively with school leaders, staff, families, state
partners, and organizational stakeholders.
School Culture & Events:
Promote a positive, professional, student-centered school culture and
support opportunities that strengthen student, staff, and family
engagement.
Participate in required testing, school events, professional development,
in-service, graduation, field trips, meetings, and other school functions.
Professional & Operational Expectations:
Demonstrate sound judgment, confidentiality, professionalism,
responsiveness, and effective problem solving.
Maintain an effective remote work environment and travel as required for
school-related responsibilities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Executive
Director.
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.