Turnaround K-12 School Principal

Academica

. Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of VPA Florida .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in educational administration, focusing on student achievement, curriculum implementation, and compliance with state standards. Proven ability to foster a positive school culture and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In EducationCurrent Valid Principal LicenseTurnaround ExperienceInstructional Leadership In Online SchoolKnowledge Of State Standards

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ImplementationTeacher Performance MonitoringData-Driven InstructionInstructional Planning CoachingStudent Discipline Management

Soft Skills

Exemplary Written CommunicationExemplary Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingAbility To Work Under PressureEffective Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

School Technology CoordinationPBIS ProcessesStudent Services Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Principal License

Industry Keywords

Online School AdministrationCommon Core StandardsEducational LeadershipSchool Accountability GoalsConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of VPA Florida
Develop, implement, and achieve the school’s academic vision, student advancement, and daily operations
Work toward student achievement, school culture, and School Report Card/Accountability goals
Facilitate standards-based curriculum implementation
Review weekly lesson plans and conduct teacher walkthroughs/debriefs
Assume responsibility for academic and social-emotional student outcomes
Lead a growth-focused professional environment and data-driven instructional efforts
Develop or modify cultural programming and school-wide PBIS processes
Plan summer educational opportunities and before-and-after/supplemental programs
Ensure effective instructional program implementation across grade bands
Monitor teacher performance metrics and accountability
Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with state and sponsor/authorizer regulations
Coordinate school technology efforts with IT and recommend improvements
Collaborate with Student Services on instructional models and student supports
Update parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks
Communicate the school’s mission and vision and solicit parent/family input
Build professional relationships with parents through regular communication and engagement
Coordinate special projects including peer mentoring, service learning, and community involvement
Conduct home visits as needed
Respond to parent concerns
Address student discipline and implement conduct and suspension/expulsion procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Education or related discipline is required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred
Current valid Principal license
Turnaround experience
Three or more years of experience working in an online school in an instructional leadership role
Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership in an online school setting
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture
Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills