Virtual Schools Principal

• Position Type: Administration/Principal

• Date Posted:

10/16/2025

• Location:

District Office PURPOSE STATEMENT To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. Administers and coordinates curriculum and instruction for the virtual school; supervises and evaluates classroom instruction; monitors student progress; sets standards and expectations for virtual school and Cougar Academy (Alternate Education Program); communicates with the school community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in virtual school and Cougar Academy.
• Monitors student progresses and develops methods for monitoring student achievement.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for virtual school and Cougar Academy.
• Prepares and conducts staff development activities.
• Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school.
• Develops and implements effective school/community relationships.
• Administers, supervises and evaluates virtual instruction and in-person instruction of Cougar Academy.
• Makes recommendations concerning the school’s administration and instruction.
• Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required records and reports.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration.
• Works with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more than virtual import, such as special services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor’s accountability.
• Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.
• Maintains active relationships with students and parents.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Teachers and all other personnel assigned to virtual school. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of:

• Elementary and Secondary school education curriculum and instruction techniques.
• Administering and coordinating curriculum and instruction for virtual school and students requiring an alternative program.
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for virtual learning.
• Initiating curriculum programs which would include middle level exploratory concepts.
• Concepts and ideas found in the Effective Schools research.
• Effective instructional strategies for students of varied abilities.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, policies, rules and regulations regarding school administration.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of school programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles, practices, rules and regulations pertaining to student discipline.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles of management associated with maintaining the school’s financial records.

Skill in:

• Using a computer and related software applications.
• Using modern office equipment.
• Integration of instructional technology.

Ability to:

• Have a vision and articulate it to all members of the school community.
• Develop leadership among the teaching staff.
• Develop a strong client orientation in all school staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Direct and supervise professional staff in performing the administrative functions.
• Plan and implement an effective student discipline program.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, parents, and the public.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A Master’s degree in education, educational administration or a related area from an accredited college or university. Previous administrative/supervisory experience preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience. Experience at the elementary level preferred. CERTIFICATION Indiana Certification for Building Level Administration. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Testing

• Drug Test

Clearances

• Fingerprinting/Background Clearance

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