School Principal

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Virginia Administrative Certificate

Residency Requirements: This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Virginia

• May consider candidates that reside in surrounding states: Washington, DC and Maryland
• Must be able to attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events

Start Date - August 2026

The Academic Administrator/Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of student by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities;
• As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards;
• Manages teaching and administrative staff; Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs;
• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment;
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school;
• Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals;
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws, including laws pertaining to special education;
• Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s Academic Improvement Plan.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in business, education or related field of study AND
• Five (5) years of educational experience AND
• One (1) year of supervisory experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Experience as an on-line / virtual educator
• State License as a School Administrator

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:  

• Experience working with proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.