Middle School Program Coordinator - Georgia Connections Academy

 School Summary

Georgia  Connections  Academy  is  a  tuition-free,  full-time  virtual  school  for  students  in  grades  K-12  throughout  Georgia.  The  school  is  authorized  by  the  Georgia  Charter  Schools  Commission  and  governed  by  an  independent  Board  of  Directors,  with  a  mission  to  maximize  academic  achievement  for  students  who  are  seeking  other  academic  options.  The  school  is  operated  by  Georgia  Connections  Academy,  a  nonprofit  corporation,  through  a  contract  with  Connections  Academy  of  Georgia,  LLC,  to  provide  its  educational  program  and  other  services.  Connections  Academy,  a  division  of  Connections  Education,  is  accredited  by  Cognia,  and  GACA  is  accredited  by  the  Southern  Association  of  Colleges  &  Schools  Council  on  Accreditation  and  School  Improvement.

Working  from  the  Duluth,  GA  office,  the  Middle  School  Program  Coordinator  at  Georgia Connections  Academy  is  a  12-month  employee  school-level  leader  who  will  serve  on  the  Middle  School  Leadership  Team.  They  will  support  the  school  in  driving  academic  and  cultural  outcomes  for  students  and  serve  as  a  resource  for  teachers  regarding  student  achievement,  attendance,  behavior,  and  academic  integrity.  Additionally,  the  Middle  School  Program  Coordinator will plan  and  implement  programs  designed  to  increase  student  academic  achievement.  

All  GACA  staff  must  be  able  to  participate  in  monthly  in-person  activities,  including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings,
• Student engagement opportunities,
• Required training/development,
• School-level events, such as state testing and graduation.

 This is a 12-month, full-time position.

 Full Time, 12 Month

 Working from the Duluth Office

 Reporting Manager

 Reports to Middle School Principal

• Valid teaching certification and GAPSC educational leadership certification or currently enrolled in a leadership program.
• Must have received a rating of Effective or Highly Effective in the most recent performance reviews.

• Valid teaching Georgia PSC certification and educational leadership certification or currently enrolled in a leadership program.
• Previous experience in educational leadership, preferably as a teacher or coach.
• Preferred experience leading a department.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional best practices.
• Commitment to student success and teacher support.
• Must receive manager recommendation.
• Possesses a positive customer service attitude in interactions with all stakeholders.
• Flexible and willing to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel).
• Must be able and willing to conduct and participate in collaborative meetings, professional development sessions, and events at the GACA office and/or other locations  as needed.
• The applicant should be prepared to attend events and meetings at the GACA office in Duluth, as well as travel to meet with students in different regions of the state  throughout the year.

 Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Middle School Principal and Assistant Principals to address day-to-day school operations and present a unified leadership team.
• Support the school’s efforts to meet state and federal achievement targets, with a focus on identified student subgroups.
• Lead and manage Content Area Teams by:
• Analyzing student performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Collaborating with Department Leads, Instructional Coaches, and district staff to develop and implement instructional plans
• Monitoring the effectiveness of instructional practices and student outcomes  Oversee curriculum and instructional programming by:
• Ensuring strong Tier 1 instruction and implementation of interventions
• Supporting the referral process for Tier 2 interventions
• Leading the implementation of instructional materials and resources
• Using data to design targeted support plans for students and teachers
• Monitor and evaluate academic programs (e.g., Avenues of Hope, RTI) to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking student performance, engagement, and growth, including metrics such as attendance, grading, and LiveLesson participation.
• Coordinate and support student engagement opportunities throughout the school year.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan in collaboration with staff and stakeholders.
• Facilitate and support collaborative team structures, including action/learning teams and vertical planning.
• Observe, supervise, and evaluate staff in accordance with district policies, including
• Support high-quality instruction through classroom observations, modeling, coaching, and feedback.
• Assist with school operations, including planning, organization, and oversight of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, accountability, and support for students and
• Lead and manage the Middle School Summer School program, including staffing, student placement, progress monitoring, and promotion/retention decisions.
• Assist with teacher recruitment and hiring.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Principal.