Middle School Academic Administrator

Stride; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Middle School Academic Administrator at MVCA within Stride, Inc. leads educational, administrative and counseling activities, guiding staff and students in a predominantly remote setting.

Requirements include Michigan School Administrator Certification, a master's degree in a related field, and several years of educational and supervisory experience, with willingness to travel and a strong commitment to data-driven, student-centered learning. Stride, Inc.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education or related field.
• Five years of educational experience.
• One year of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• 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%.
• Experience as an online/virtual educator.
• State License as a School Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance of educational programs to state and local standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities.
• Research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards.
• Manage Master and Lead Teachers and programs.
• Articulate the school's mission and vision; coordinate with stakeholders in a virtual environment.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral issues.
• Coordinate with enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and oversee Academic Improvement Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Online education

Travel 20%

Education

Master's degree in business, education or related field

State License as a School Administrator

Five years of educational experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA). The mission of 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.

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 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.

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.

Job Type: Regular

Stride, 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. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, contact [e-mail].