[Hiring] Elementary Assistant Academic Administrator @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

School Leadership focuses on leading and managing areas of business operations within the school including:

• Leading development and implementation of plans, policies, and strategies in support of business objectives.
• Creating and tracking key performance metrics.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support initiatives that drive operational and financial performance and growth.

The Assistant Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of high school students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years related professional experience.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Arizona Administrator Teaching Certification.

Requirements

• This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Arizona. May consider surrounding states.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.).
• Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, etc.

Benefits

• Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications when determining a new employee’s salary level.
• Salaries will differ based on various factors including position’s level and expected contribution.

Company Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

The mission of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join us! Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

Essential Functions

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development, and coordination activities.
• Researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards as needed.
• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision to ensure all stakeholders have a common understanding.
• Utilizes communication technologies that effectively support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs.
• Interfaces with students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts regarding compliance related to student attendance and engagement.
• Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s Student Achievement Improvement Plan.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff; manages teacher performance and provides necessary training.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises 15-30 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Previous Supervisory Experience.
• Master’s degree AND Five (5) years of educational experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to clear required background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as an online Educator.
• Previous administrative experience.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This position is virtual.

Job Type

• Regular.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.