Trailhead Virtual Academy is a tuition-free online public school serving Idaho students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our program helps students build strong academic foundations while discovering their interests, developing real-world skills, and exploring future career possibilities. Through engaging learning experiences and supportive teachers, students gain the confidence and direction they need for the next stage of their education. The Head of School (HOS) serves as the operational and administrative leader of the virtual school. In conjunction with the leadership team, The HOS is responsible for the implementation and achievement of the school’s academic vision, student advancement and daily operations within the school. The HOS will work collaboratively to ensure successful academic outcomes for all students while employing long-term instructional sustainability measures involving professional development, teacher quality assessment, curriculum, and pedagogical advancement. Eligibility: Open to residents of Idaho About the Opportunity - Provide leadership exhibiting professionalism and high academic standards that celebrate student and staff achievements - Manage and lead the school leadership team in the day to day operation of the school - Collaborate with the school Board of Trustees on implementation of school vision and mission, school decisions and policy creation - Manage regulatory complexities and political sensitivities with the board, state department of education, and local, state, and national political stakeholders - Develop plans and policies for the educational program and ensures policies and programs are carried out appropriately by all students, parents, and staff - Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws - Collaborate in the development and management of the school budget with the ACCEL Finance team - Oversee implementation of the school marketing and enrollment plans directed by ACCEL to achieve and maintain enrollment capacity - Serve as public relations liaison between ACCEL and the school community; engage community and civic groups to support school programs and the school community - Ensure school program are in alignment with authorizing agency requirements - Effectively recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified staff; develop effective staff members through an ongoing evaluation process and professional development - Create and foster a positive school culture by involving school staff, community leaders, students and parents - Serve as the school's instructional leader and ensure data is being used to drive all academic decisions - Ensure teaching staff implements the instructional model, curriculum, supplemental curriculum, effective assessments, and targeted instruction to meet the individual needs of each student in collaboration with national team members - Ensure maintenance of school census data, attendance data, and other reporting requirements as mandated by the state and/or school sponsor - Coordinate school level response to any audits - Ensure school and office security and emergency plans meet requirements - Coordinate school technology efforts and make recommendations for improvement in collaboration with national team - Maintain current knowledge of state specific school report card/accountability components and ensure all needed programming is in place to support achievement of those components - Ensure creation and consistent review/updating of parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks. - Effectively communicate the school's mission and vision and solicit input from parents and families about school performance, areas for improvement, and their needs - Engage and build strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications, involving parents, wherever possible in the life of the school - Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards - Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities - Coordinate special projects, such as peer mentoring, service learning and community involvement - Ensure student orientation and onboarding programs meet the needs of students, family, and staff - Other duties as assigned About You - Idaho residency preferred - Must hold Idaho Administrative Licensure - Master’s Degree in Education or a closely related field or Education Administrative Experience - At least 10 years of experience in Education, 5 years’ experience as K-12 administrator - Three or more years of experience working in an online school in an instructional role - Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards - Knowledge of State School Accountability/Report Card Components - Knowledge of state specific education code - Exemplary written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently - Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information - Understanding of best practices for instructional strategies - Prior experience in online learning and research - Understanding of distance learning methodology, measurement and implementation - Understanding of employee evaluation in a corporate / non-profit setting - Superb communication and community-building skills - Deep knowledge of curriculum development and program design - A record of success in operating not / for profit business - A record of success in building community partnerships and fundraising - Entrepreneurial passion - Knowledge of school / non-profit management - Ability to pass state and federal background checks About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind - Paid time off - Retirement contributions - Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance - Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) - Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary short-term disability insurance - Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing - Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LB-AB1

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced software engineers with strong backgrounds in backend systems, infrastructure, developer tooling, and high-impact technical problem-solving. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured technical workflows, infrastructure improvement, technical evaluation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their software engineering expertise to: - Improve developer workflows - Enhance infrastructure reliability - Support backend systems and tooling initiatives - Follow technical instructions with precision - Contribute to high-quality technical deliverables This opportunity is especially well-suited to engineers with strong Python proficiency, systems thinking, and hands-on experience across infrastructure, CI/CD, developer platforms, or Infrastructure-as-Code environments. Qualifications - Strong proficiency in Python - Experience with backend systems, infrastructure, or developer tooling - Familiarity with CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions, Buildkite, or similar platforms - Familiarity with CLI tooling, developer platforms, SaaS and IT systems, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform - Strong problem-solving ability and systems thinking - The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Requirements - Independent contractor role - Fully remote with flexible scheduling - Hourly compensation of $165–$190 per hour - Expected commitment of approximately 20 hours per week - Must be available for 2 × 45-minute syncs weekly - Syncs are scheduled during standard U.S. business hours on Monday and Thursday - Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution - Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time - Start date: Immediate Benefits - Apply specialised software engineering and infrastructure expertise to high-impact technical work - Contribute to developer tooling, backend systems, and infrastructure improvement workflows - Work on practical, detail-oriented assignments with strong engineering relevance - Flexible part-time remote work with structured collaboration and competitive hourly compensation Company Description This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy: https://www.24-mag.com/privacy-policy

• Establish and lead agile development processes (Scrum/Kanban), implementing sprint planning, retrospectives, and velocity tracking • Define and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards, peer reviews, documentation, and CI/CD integration • Mentor developers and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation • Partner closely with Product Management and Operations to translate business goals into technical plans and deliverables • Own the end-to-end SDLC and drive measurable improvements in quality, reliability, and time-to-market • Lead architectural and framework decisions across the stack (frontend, backend, APIs, database, integrations) • Design and evolve scalable, maintainable, and secure application architectures • Contribute code to critical components, especially in early-stage architecture and core system design • Guide database schema design, performance optimization, and data integrity practices • Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment automation, and environment consistency • Drive adoption of testing frameworks, unit testing, and automated QA pipelines • Build and scale a high-performing team aligned with business growth and product strategy • Participate in long-term architectural planning and technology roadmap development • Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to improve productivity and maintain technical competitiveness • Partner with leadership on capacity planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation for ongoing and future initiatives.

Role Description This position is responsible to manage directly or through delegation, multiple software development teams focused on multiple product lines. Subordinates consist of all or part of the personnel necessary for the successful development of the software (Managers, Analysts, Quality Assurance Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, etc.). Oversee all or part of analysis, quality assurance, software engineering, and project management efforts. Assist in establishing and communicating the strategic direction for the department and the product lines for which the position is responsible. Key Responsibilities - Ensure personnel understand expectations, have materials and equipment to meet those expectations, are placed in a role where they have strengths to meet those expectations, and are recognized for exceeding those expectations. - Demonstrate a proficiency at encouraging personal development and helping TSMs to understand the importance of their role in fulfilling the mission of the organization. - Ensure all personnel are committed to quality, have healthy work relationships, have a clear understanding of their career progression, and are given opportunities to learn and grow. - Oversee staffing in regard to hiring, dismissals, performance management, and pay reviews. - Communicate status of personnel, products, and projects with clear, concise reports and metrics to all stakeholders. - Establish and ensure adherence to a department budget, provides project level budget forecasts and manages in accordance with the established budget. - Communicate product and department future direction to team members and other stakeholders. - Facilitate the creation of project plans with proper scoping, estimates, and resourcing. - Ensure the correct execution of projects through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. - Establish processes and controls in relation to software development and software deployment. - Ensure through direct involvement or delegation that each team member is adhering to the standards and best practices outlined for the organization in regards to Analysis, Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Project Management, and Release Management. - Ensure an efficient, effective, and durable product is produced. - Enable team members by empowering personnel and providing an atmosphere of transparency. - Assist in the development of strategic objectives and long-range plans for the department and its associated product lines. - Facilitate team member engagement by clearly communicating the company’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives. - Educate team members on major changes in the market as well as important issues affecting the business in order to facilitate innovation and effective problem solving. - Educate executives and other senior level stakeholders on major changes in software development technologies and/or methodologies that will affect the mid-to-long-range strategic plans for the organization. Qualifications - Excellent knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle. - Broad and wide-range understanding of industry practices for software engineering, quality assurance, analysis, and project management. - In-depth knowledge of at least one of the development disciplines: software engineering, quality assurance, or analysis. - Fundamental knowledge of continuous process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma). - Advanced understanding of current best practices and methodologies in the areas of Organizational Planning and Organizational Development. General Skills & Competencies - Outstanding management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, mentor and coach team members for high performance. - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively. - Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills. - Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills. - Understand, interpret and act on financial information and external trends that contributes to business profitability. - Plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility. - Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways. - Expert planning and organizational skills and techniques. - Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders. - Excellent negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships. - Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics. - Broad professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures. - Lead and develop virtual teams. - Expert in multiple technical and business skills. - Strategic planning skills. Work Experience Typically 12 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 5 or more years of management experience. Preferred Education Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. Travel / Physical Demands Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required. Scope Typically direct a large complex section of a department or a complex department with significant scope and financial and operational impact. Role may focus on executing a large and very complex/complicated process. Accountable for performance, results and staffing. Make recommendations for the objectives, policies and plans of the sub-function(s). Fully accountable for meeting the strategic, and operating objectives of the sub-function(s). Develop proposed budgets for approval and manage budget once approved. Operate with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. Often plays a role in high-level projects that have an impact on the company’s future direction. Complexity Work on complex, numerous and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company and an evaluation of intangibles. Knowledge of all areas within sub-function(s) derived from experience in non-management and middle-management roles allowing for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas within the function. Strategy Participate in establishing the strategic direction to ensure alignment with overall Company strategy and initiatives. Focus may be on the execution of a large and/or complex processes. Translate and guide team to implement strategy. Supervision Direct and control activities through several managers or senior professional level staff who have responsibility for the operation of the assigned area and/or process or system. Interaction Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers/stakeholders. Ability to negotiate with customers or management and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance. Build personal networks to achieve mutually beneficial solutions. Management Duties Can hire, terminate, or promote and is aware of higher-level functional issues and concerns. Makes decisions on salary increases, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc. Performance Requirements Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations. Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein One Canada strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person's gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.