Director of Student Achievement

🕒 May 6

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 Description

• Establish processes and procedures to implement a high-quality Student Success Program in the virtual school • Provide direction to the Student Success Team • Assist students and parents in understanding and meeting graduation requirements, course selection and scheduling, post-secondary school planning, overall student success, student engagement, and crisis intervention • Develop, plan, and implement student success programs for students and families related to academic/career planning and graduation • Oversee the Student Success Department and develop processes to maintain the Student Success Plan for each student • Assist students and parents in developing a Four-Year plan for meeting graduation requirements • Supervise leadership and staff consisting of student success coaches and counselors who comprise the Student Success Department • Plan and supervise the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests • Support students and staff with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules • Develop and implement procedures to ensure that Connections Academy transcripts are accurate and up-to-date • Generate and authorize official transcripts for families upon request • Design, strategize, and execute initiatives for students and families addressing comprehensive counseling plans • Provide support regarding all high school testing and coordinate alongside the District Testing Coordinator, including exit exams, ACT, and AP exams.

🎯 Requirements

• Arkansas Teaching, Counseling, Social Work, or Administrative License • Advanced degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Administration • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a secondary school setting preferred • School Counseling experience preferred • Willingness to travel for administration and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel) • Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families • Must have a dedicated, distraction-free office space and ensure careful monitoring of student information.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities