[Hiring] Special Education 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.
• Researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards as needed.
• Manages teaching and administrative staff; manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs.
• Articulates the school’s mission and vision to ensure all stakeholders have a common understanding and work cooperatively to achieve desired results.
• Utilizes communication technologies and practices that 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 meets 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 Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000
• Eligible employees may receive a bonus
• Robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.