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Role Description

The Virtual School Manager will design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem. You will be responsible for the transition from traditional seat-time metrics to a mastery-based, high-engagement virtual model.

Special Assignment: Homeschool Programming & Vision.

• Lead the development of a homeschool program that meets diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with the School Improvement department to curate a resource library with available materials that align with state standards but offer the flexibility parents desire.
• Design a master schedule specifically for homeschoolers to drop in for in-person programming or to provide social opportunities.

Criteria:

• 204-day contract
• Valid Iowa Teaching License, Professional School Counseling License, or Professional Admin License required
• Valid Iowa Professional Administrator License or willingness to obtain, preferred

Performance Criteria:

• Lead the development and implementation of a rigorous, data-informed virtual program that meets diverse learning needs.
• Define and refine the school’s target students, including full-time students, early graduates, students with medical needs or other non-school-related demands, and credit recovery learners.
• Partner with the Communication department to drive enrollment through digital campaigns, virtual open houses, and community outreach.
• Manage the student enrollment pipeline, ensuring a seamless digital onboarding experience that minimizes day-one tech friction for students.
• Design a master schedule that optimizes the balance between synchronous support and asynchronous learning, including office hours and other opportunities to interact with staff.
• Oversee instructional supports, ensuring that SPED, ESOL, and Tier 2/3 interventions are integrated into the program.
• May attend and assist with 504 and IEP meetings of identified students when appropriate.
• Audit the digital curriculum for rigor, accessibility, and alignment with state standards.
• Implement a virtual behavior management system with one priority focused on engagement analytics. Develop a tiered intervention system for inactivity.
• Standardize a communication system with families, including virtual parent-teacher conferences, digital newsletters, and real-time progress dashboards.
• Foster social opportunities by overseeing virtual clubs and social events to combat potential student isolation.
• Manage the allocation of funds for LMS licensing, 1:1 hardware, cybersecurity, and digital instructional tools.
• Provide professional learning for staff related to the virtual program.
• If additional staff is necessary to run the program, recruit and train digital-first educators; provide professional development focused on virtual rapport-building and data-driven instruction.
• Attend and engage in administrative, staff, and student services meetings when appropriate.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators, including student outcomes such as course completion rates, attendance, daily active users, and standardized assessment growth data across multiple platforms. Prepare and provide regular reports on program efficacy.
• Act as the primary liaison between the school and parents, and local businesses and community stakeholders when applicable.
• Facilitate the development of a virtual school handbook.
• Experience and knowledge of LMS, SIS, and data visualization tools.

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours