Director of Student Accountability - Georgia Connections Academy

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 AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Georgia Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary:

Working from the Duluth Office, the Director of Student Accountability is a key leader responsible for ensuring that Georgia Connections Academy meets all state, federal, and charter obligations related to student performance, participation, and engagement. This role leads the development and implementation of systems that promote compliance, monitor student engagement, and enforce academic accountability policies such as academic probation.

This position ensures that the virtual learning environment remains rigorous, responsive, and legally sound by aligning internal processes with state regulations, charter expectations, and best practices for student success.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Engagement Monitoring

• Design and oversee systems for tracking student engagement, including attendance, work submission, participation in LiveLessons, and assessment completion.
• Analyze engagement data to identify trends, flag noncompliance, and guide strategic interventions.
• Collaborate with academic and student support teams to provide tiered support for disengaged or underperforming students.
• Establish and monitor escalation protocols for persistent nonparticipation, ensuring documentation and family communication are consistent.

Academic Accountability and Probation Oversight

• Develop and manage the school’s academic probation program for students failing to meet participation or performance expectations.
• Lead communication and documentation efforts related to academic probation, including caretaker notifications, success plans, and progress reviews.
• Collaborate with Special Education, 504, and EL teams to ensure interventions are equitable and compliant with student support plans.

Compliance Leadership

• Ensure GACA meets all legal and regulatory requirements related to attendance, engagement, testing, enrollment, and state reporting.
• Serve as the liaison with the Georgia Department of Education and other oversight entities.
• Lead the development and annual review of key policies, including the Student Handbook, Academic Probation Policy, and Engagement Protocols.
• Oversee preparation and submission of compliance documentation for audits, charter reviews, and school improvement planning.

Training and Communication

• Provide training and guidance to staff on engagement protocols, academic accountability, and compliance documentation.
• Support administrators in implementing procedures that promote student responsibility and legal compliance.