High School Principal - Colorado Connections Academy

School Summary

Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) schools are tuition-free, online public schools serving students throughout the state. Colorado Connections Academy @ 27j as well as Summit Connections Academy, serves students in grades K-12 statewide, is operated by school district 27j school district and Education Reenvisioned BOCES through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, as is Colorado Connections Academy @27j and Summit Connections Academy.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working in a primarily remote setting with some travel required, the High School Principal will help manage staff as they consult regularly with Learning Coaches and students, ensuring that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The principal is responsible for working with parents, students, support staff, and certified teachers who “virtually” facilitate a home-based student instructional program. The School Principal will spend a majority of their time working with stakeholders on matters of policy, academic outcomes, reporting, and supervision. The principal will report to and work with the School Leader.

Other key responsibilities include the following:

• Deliver the academic success and outcomes of the school, based on a list of annual school goals which may include the school’s goals to improve student academic achievement, Connections Academy school focus goals, the framework goals, and the Accountability score on the State Report Card; Oversee the implementation of the proven school curriculum and school operation protocols.
• Ensure that staff exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support, and customer service by implementing a mission for the school.
• Ensure all state reporting is completed correctly and on time.
• Exhibit high quality, timely communication with all school staff, students, and families; Comfortable taking on a leadership role
• Demonstrated systems-level and/or “big picture” thinking
• Service oriented
• Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming potential solutions
• Excellent at written and oral communication as well as ideation and presentation
• Work closely with appropriate Legal Counsel as needed.
• Act as state-trained procurement officer for the school.
• Work closely with Assistant Principal and POBL staff to implement the core operational model.
• Work with administrative team to implement any program changes, processes and procedures, and/or new software application introductions.
• Handle student, parent or teacher issues escalated from other stakeholders,
• Act as one of the “faces of the school” at school events and with the Department of Education, including this could include testimony and/or public speaking on the school to statewide stakeholders.
• Build a high performing leadership team to oversee school staff and school itself.
• Supervise and evaluate all school staff as required by the state
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Administrator Endorsement/License required
• Highly encouraged to reside in Colorado
• Strong leadership qualities and a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability
• Bachelor’s and master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer-focused approach
• Flexible, ability to transition from task-to-task quickly
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $90,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits. 

Colorado 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.