Coordinator of Alternative and Virtual Educaiton

Jones County Schools; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones County Schools is seeking a Coordinator of Alternative and Virtual Education to develop and oversee programs for students needing nontraditional settings. The role collaborates with teachers, parents, and community partners to align academic and social-emotional supports and ensures policy compliance and program evaluation.

The position reports to the Director of Customized Learning, with an emphasis on innovative learning opportunities and effective staff supervision, under an exempt,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• Georgia Certificate in Educational Leadership Tier I or II.
• At least 5 years in K-12 school programs, with administrative/alternative/virtual experience preferred.
• Administrative experience in an alternative setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee alternative and virtual education programs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and community organizations to support students' needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and manage staff across programs.
• Oversee student discipline and evaluate program effectiveness to improve outcomes.
• Lead planning for innovative learning opportunities (e.g., night school).
• Coordinate scheduling of classes and customized learning activities for students.
• Serve as a liaison among virtual providers, district personnel, counselors, and administrators.

Skills

Data-driven planning

Coaching cycles

Effective communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Administration

Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate Tier I/II

Job description

Coordinator of Alternative and Virtual Educaiton JobID: 1113

• Position Type: Coordinator/ Coordinator of Alternative and Virtual Education
• Date Posted: 10/11/2026
• Location: Jones County High School
• Date Available: 12/01/2026

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of Alternative and Virtual Education

LOCATION: Jones County High School: Alternative Program

REPORTS TO: Director of Customized Learning

Effective Date: December 1, 2026

FLSA Status:Exempt

Starting Salary: $85,050 - $87,150 (commensurate with educational background/experience for an 11-month contract)

Position Purpose

The Coordinator of Alternative and Virtual Education develops, implements, and oversees educational programs for students who require the support of a nontraditional setting to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes. This position will collaborate with teachers, parents, and community organizations to support students' academic, social, and emotional needs in the alternative and/or virtual education setting. The coordinator ensures compliance with educational policies, manages staff, oversees student discipline, and evaluates program effectiveness to improve student outcomes. This position will support innovative learning opportunities to help students succeed outside the conventional classroom environment.

Alternative Education

• Provide proactive, comprehensive, and facilitative leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of alternative educational programs.
• Support a restorative practice model with embedded executive functioning support.
• Collaborate with schools and district departments to ensure the needs of the whole child are addressed.
• Coordinate the intake process for students transferring to the Jones County Achievement Academy.
• Coordinate the intake process for students returning from the Department of Justice to the Jones County School System.
• Schedule classes, learning activities, and customized learning programs for students.
• Conduct expulsion reentry conferences with student/parents with careful collaboration with Teaching, Learning, and Whole Child Division.
• Supervise/Evaluate certified and classified staff, as assigned by the Director of Customized Learning.
• Long-Range Planning: Develop a plan to provide unconventional/innovative opportunities (e.g., night school) for students to increase the likelihood of graduation for those who are vulnerable to dropout.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Customized Learning in collaboration with the Director of Support Services and the high school principal.

Virtual Education

• Provide proactive, comprehensive, and facilitative leadership for the planning, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of virtual education programs and services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the district's virtual learning platform(s), including course offerings, enrollment procedures, reporting features, and program expectations.
• Coordinate virtual course enrollment, scheduling, and course completion processes in collaboration with the school site data specialist(s), school counselors, administrators, and other appropriate personnel to ensure accurate placement and alignment with students' graduation and academic plans.
• Monitor the academic progress, participation, and course completion of students enrolled in virtual learning to ensure students are meeting established daily and weekly pacing targets and remaining on track for successful course completion.
• Establish and implement a systematic process for identifying students who are not meeting virtual learning expectations and coordinate timely academic, attendance, motivational, or other appropriate interventions with students, parents/guardians, counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents/guardians regarding virtual learning expectations, academic progress, pacing, course completion, and areas of concern.
• Monitor student engagement and participation in virtual coursework and collaborate with appropriate personnel to address patterns of inactivity, insufficient progress, or other barriers to successful course completion.
• Maintain and analyze virtual learning data, including enrollment, progress, completion, withdrawal, failure, and credit attainment, to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison among virtual learning providers, district personnel, school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and families to resolve enrollment, instructional, technical, scheduling, and student support concerns.
• Ensure virtual education practices and procedures adhere to district expectations.

* This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Travel Requirements

Travels to schools, district buildings, and professional meetings, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of efficient and effective, criteria-driven, data-driven planning processes.
• Knowledge of best practices in alternative and virtual educational settings.
• Knowledge of effective coaching cycles and how to provide meaningful, useable feedback to teachers.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems/dashboards, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable guidelines governing alternative and virtual education.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects with and without direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to effectively manage time to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in action research tied to leadership, teaching, performance, and professional growth - and adjust appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Administration and Supervision or related field required.
• Possess or be eligible for Georgia Certificate in Educational Leadership Tier I or Tier II.
• Experience: 5 years in K-12 school programs (with experience in alternative and virtual settings preferred); administrative experience preferred.
• Successful administrative experience in an alternative setting preferred.