Virtual Assistant Principal – Inclusive Online Leadership

Embedded Shishya; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 16,644,000 - 19,417,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

OHDELA seeks a Virtual Assistant Principal to serve as a principal-level leader for its online K-12 program, reporting to the Principal and partnering with teachers, parents, and students to drive academic excellence and accountability.

The role emphasizes inclusive culture, trauma-informed practices, and professional development in classroom management, with a focus on student behavior, attendance, and engagement.

Qualifications

• Current valid Principal and Teacher license in the state of Ohio.
• Ohio residency preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline.
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks.
• Knowledge of state academic content standards.
• Minimum seven years of experience in education or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership.
• Advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of all students.
• Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission.
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
• Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based and personalized learning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community.
• Understanding how trauma, equity, inclusive practices, and restorative practices impact the student and teacher experience.
• Providing coaching and professional development opportunities in effective classroom management strategies.
• Collaborating with staff and families to identify and implement appropriate strategies to improve student behavior, attendance, and engagement.
• Engaging families and the community in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways that promote student academic success and well-being.
• Implementing behavior management practices that motivate students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcements.
• Acting as a point person to the local community, effectively communicating the school's mission and vision and soliciting input from parents and families about school performance, areas for improvement, and their needs.
• Understanding, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.
• Engaging and build strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications.
• Formulate and administer a comprehensive program of Career and Technical Education.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, student’s services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services.
• Facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment.
• Cultivating partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes (teaching and learning) on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development.
• Share responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Principal to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers that support instructional best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental leadership teams and staff to plan and coordinate staff in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, and extended learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with other instructional leaders (Principal, Head of School, MTSS Coordinator, Special Education Coordinators, etc.) to ensure the MTSS/RTI process is followed with fidelity.
• Collaborate with the principal to coordinate and oversee summer educational opportunities.
• Partner with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff.
• Ensure non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
• Collaborate with Home Office/Operations Team on the review and reporting requirements of the State, charter authorizing agency and Federal regulatory agencies, school sponsor, including the charter renewal process.
• Understand and address all compliance items as they relate to the school's Sponsor Agreement.
• Support the state-required testing process including in-person testing.
• Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.
• Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Exhibit high quality communication with all students and families.
• Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers.
• Travel requirement of 15% is a requirement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Relationship building

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline

Advanced degree in education/educational leadership

Job description

OHDELA seeks a Virtual Assistant Principal to serve as a principal-level leader for its online K-12 program, reporting to the Principal and partnering with teachers, parents, and students to drive academic excellence and accountability.

The role emphasizes inclusive culture, trauma-informed practices, and professional development in classroom management, with a focus on student behavior, attendance, and engagement.