Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.

23h•Remote

About The Position

The remote 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, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in business, education or related field of study
Five (5) years of educational experience
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
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% of the time
Experience as an on-line / virtual educator
State License as a School Administrator
Principal/Admin Required Certificates and Licenses
If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state of West Virginia within 60 days of employment
Strongly prefer residents of West Virginia
May consider residents of surrounding states (KY, PA, OH, MD, DE, or VA)

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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