Middle School Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.; Michigan; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. through Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) seeks a Middle School Academic Administrator to lead educational, administrative and counseling activities for students in a predominantly virtual setting.

The role involves coordinating staff, ensuring state standards, and guiding curriculum alignment while partnering with families and the community. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree, 5 years of educational experience, online teaching/leadership experience, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education or related field.
• Five (5) years of educational experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Michigan School Administrator Certification and background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities.
• Ensures conformance to state/local standards and coordinates curriculum resources.
• Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs; leads staff through online platforms.
• Communicates with teachers, students and parents regarding educational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Travel 20%

Education

Master's degree in business or education

Michigan School Administrator Certification

Tools

Web proficiency

Online education platforms

Office productivity tools

Job description

## Middle School Academic AdministratorApply: US - MI - Remote: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR116688**Job Description****Required Certificates and Licenses:** **Michigan School Administrator Certification Required** **Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan**The Middle School Academic Administrator 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, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) 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 AND* Five (5) years of educational experience AND* One (1) year of supervisory experience OR* Equivalent combination of education and experience* Ability to clear required background check **OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * Demonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skills* Strong written and verbal communication skills* 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 **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.**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 functions **The 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 Type**Regular**The 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].*