Elementary School Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Academic Administrator/Principal to direct and coordinate educational, administrative and counseling activities for students at Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA).

The position is remote and strongly prefers candidates residing in Tennessee, with in-person PDs, testing and school events as needed. The role leads staff, aligns the school with state standards, and drives an engaging, data-driven instructional model.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education or related field of study; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State license as a School Administrator.
• Experience as an online/virtual educator and with online learning platforms.
• Ability to travel ~20% and work in a remote/virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance of educational programs to state and local standards through evaluation, development and coordination.
• Manage teaching and administrative staff and align mission and vision for stakeholders.
• Consult with teachers, students and parents on educational and behavioral issues.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws including special education.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the school's Academic Improvement Plan.

Education

Master's degree in business, education or related field

State School Administrator license

Online/virtual educator experience

Travel 20% availability

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Tennessee. Must be able to attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events.

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

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA).

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.

Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities;
• Manages teaching and administrative staff; 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;
• 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.

• Master's degree in business, education or related field of study AND
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Experience as an on-line / virtual educator
• State License as a School Administrator
• 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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