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

Role Description

The Academic Administrator/Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development, and coordination activities.
• As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards.
• Manages teaching and administrative staff; manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs.
• Helps articulate the school’s mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results.
• Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals.
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws, including laws pertaining to special education.
• Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s Academic Improvement Plan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education, or related field of study.
• Five (5) years of educational experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Requirements

• Demonstrable leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.) and web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.
• Experience as an online/virtual educator.
• State License as a School Administrator.

Desired Qualification

• Experience working with proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.

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 Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) 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.