High School Principal - Alabama Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Education LLC is recruiting a High School Principal for Alabama Connections Academy. Working from Athens, AL or from home within the state, you will lead teachers, coordinate with parents and students, and oversee the virtual high school program to ensure students complete their instructional plan.

The role requires a Master of Education (preferred), at least 3 years of leadership in a school, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the state as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Master of Education degree is preferred.
• Administrative or management experience within a school environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in managing people.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Technologically proficient (especially with use of the Internet and Microsoft Office products).
• Must be able to use personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy curriculum and school operation protocols.
• Ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service.
• Ensure the academic success of individual students by maintaining strong communication with parents.
• Implement and monitor the school improvement plan and annual goals.
• Deliver school outcomes based on annual goals including student achievement.
• Assist staff with program changes and new software introductions.
• Exhibit high-quality communication with all staff, students and families.
• Participate in parent outreach activities and informational meetings.
• Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers.
• Support state standardized testing processes and ensure high participation rates.
• Serve as hiring manager for elementary school instructional positions.
• Provide assistance to families in need of support and encourage participation.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts and community outreach.
• Support a robust school community through field trips and virtual activities.
• Supervise and evaluate staff as required by state and district rules.
• Contribute to best practices for distance education.

Skills

Educational Leadership

People Management

Communication

Technology Proficiency

Education

Master of Education (preferred)

Administrative Certification

Job description

High School Principal - Alabama Connections Academy

Job Category: School Administration

Requisition Number: HIGHS018308

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

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Home-based, AL
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614, USA

Home-based, AL
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614, USA

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across Alabama. ALCA is authorized by the Limestone County School District and began serving students in the 2017-18 school year. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office in Athens or from your home office within the state, the High School Principal will manage teachers as they use the phone and internet to consult regularly with parents and students, ensuring that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The High School Principal is responsible for the overall high school operation working with parents, students, support staff and certified teachers who virtually facilitate a home-based student instructional program.

The High School Principal will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Manage the implementation of the proven Connections Academy curriculum and school operation protocols;
• Ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service;
• Ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and by maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs;
• Implement and monitor the school improvement plan,
• Deliver school outcomes based on a list of annual goals including student academic achievement;
• Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions;
• Exhibit high-quality communication with all staff, students and families;
• Participate in parent outreach activities (for new and existing families) through informational meetings around the state and through virtual meetings;
• Handle any student problems escalated by parents and teachers;
• Support the implementation and coordination of state standardized testing process and ensure high student participation rates;
• Serve as the hiring manager for elementary school instructional positions;
• Provide assistance to families in need of additional support and encourage a high level of participation;
• Participate in student recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q & A sessions and responding to the press;
• Support a robust "school community" through a program of in person field trips around the state and virtual activities;
• Supervise and evaluate elementary and middle school staff as required by the state, authorizer and Connections Academy;
• Serve as a member of the Connections Academy team to develop and evolve best practices for distance education; and
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Master of Education degree is preferred
• Administrative or management experience within a school environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience in managing people
• Ability to travel as needed
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with use of the Internet and Microsoft Office products)
• Must be able to use personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

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