Assistant Principal - Minnesota Connections Academy

Connections-Education-4; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is seeking an Assistant Principal who will work from home while reporting to our St. Paul office. You will collaborate with the leadership team to manage all aspects of the school's operations.

The role requires directing student success, overseeing attendance, academics, and program participation, and acting as instructional leader for families and staff. Strong data skills and personnel management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred; Education experience required.
• Ability to use and interpret data to understand student/teacher needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing people in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work from home reporting to our office in St. Paul; assist the Executive Director and leadership team.
• Manage the implementation of the Connections Academy operational protocols.
• Oversee student success including attendance indicators, academic performance, and participation in the program.
• Act as instructional leader for families and staff.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new teaching staff; manage staff performance.
• Stay current on state policies and legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Communication

Staff management

Tech proficiency

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: School Administration

Requisition Number: ASSIS018118

• Posted : July 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Home-based
1350 Energy Lane
Suite 230
St. Paul, MN 55108, USA

Description

School Summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. MNCA is a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from home while reporting to our office in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Assistant Principal will work collaboratively with the Executive Director. The Assistant Principal will work with the leadership team to manage all aspects of the school’s operations.

Other key responsibilities include the following:

• Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy operational protocols;
• Oversee student success including managing attendance indicators, academic performance, and participation in the program;
• Act as instructional leader for families and staff;
• Manage staff members through the Connections Academy performance appraisal system;
• Support MNCA Leadership with implementation of various policies including, but not limited to MTSS, Truancy, State Testing, and Benchmark Testing;
• Manage receipt, storage and maintenance of local student records;
• Manage reconciliation between Connections Academy’s data systems and state and local student information systems;
• Work with MNCA Leadership to recruit, hire, and onboard new teaching staff;
• Respond to grade-level concerns from parents and students;
• Build strong relationships to support the individual growth of families, students, staff;
• Stay current on the state’s policies, procedures and legislation;
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Relevant advanced degree is preferred, Education experience required
• Ability to use and interpret data to understand student/teacher needs
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Experience in managing people is required
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

  Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $70,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Career Benefits - Connections Academy

  Minnesota 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.

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