Virtual School Principal

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Description:

The Odyssey Academy Virtual School (OAVS) Governing Council and the Ripon Area School District seeks a qualified, innovative, and dynamic candidate to lead the on-going development and the growth of our virtual charter school. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated record of leading individuals and groups in developing a strong instructional culture and understand how instruction and assessment must be adjusted in a virtual environment. Strong candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of authentic assessment and the role of feedback in the learning cycle.

Position Summary: The Odyssey Academy Virtual School Principal will work with staff to develop a culture of taking positive intellectual risks as students work toward high academic expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional leadership: Work collaboratively with staff to align instruction and assessment to the Core Competencies of OAVS.

Communication: Build a positive culture by communicating clearly and effectively the expectations and vision of OAVS to parents and students and enforcing the policies of OAVS.

Outreach and Marketing: Develop and implement an outreach and recruitment strategy.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with staff to develop shared leadership processes and monitor growth toward specific educational outcomes.

Data-based Decision Making: Use student products and assessments to drive a cycle of continuous improvement.

Applications will be accepted until: Monday, August 10, 2026

First interviews on: August 11, 2026

Final Round interviews on: August 14, 2026

Candidate Requirements:

License: Wisconsin Teaching License (K-12 Principal)

Degree: Masters Degree preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Successful experience (teaching and/or administrative) preferred

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Official Transcripts

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

The Ripon Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap or any other characteristic protected by law. RIPON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.