Elementary School Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking an Academic Administrator/Principal for the North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA). The role oversees educational, administrative and counseling activities within a primarily virtual environment, ensuring alignment with state standards.

Requires a Master's degree and 5 years of educational experience plus 1 year of supervisory experience, with NC residency. Strong leadership, communication and tech skills are essential in a remote-friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education or related field.
• 5 years of educational experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to clear a required background check.
• Must reside in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational and counseling activities through staff and supervisors.
• Ensure programs conform to state and local school board standards.
• Manage Master and Lead Teachers and programs.
• Help articulate the school’s mission and vision to all stakeholders.
• Support a predominantly virtual/remote work environment with tech tools.
• Collaborate with enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals.
• Develop and oversee the Academic Improvement Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Web proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in business/education or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Job description

Job DescriptionRequired Certificates and Licenses: North Carolina Administrative Certification RequiredResidency Requirements: Must reside in North CarolinaThe 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. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) 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!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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;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.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in business, education or related field of study ANDFive (5) years of educational experience ANDOne (1) year of supervisory experience OREquivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to clear required background checkOTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.Ability to travel 20% of the timeExperience as an on-line / virtual educatorState License as a School AdministratorDESIRED 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.Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.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 functionsThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. 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.Job TypeRegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. 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.If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [e-mail] Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesStride, 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. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.