High School Assistant Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.

4d•Remote

About The Position

High School Assistant Academic Administrator Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Teaching Certification Required. Must have a School Administrator certificate. Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan. The High School Assistant Academic Administrator directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of high school students 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, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) 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 accommodations 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; 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 to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment; Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE); Interfaces with students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts regarding compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations; Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s Student Achievement Improvement Plan. Supervises and evaluates teaching staff; Manages teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development; Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs; Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals; 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.

Requirements

Michigan Teaching Certification Required
Must have a School Administrator certificate
Must reside in Michigan
Previous Supervisory Experience
Master’s degree
Five (5) years of educational experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to clear required background check
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
Web proficiency
Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, etc.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an online Educator
Previous administrative experience

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
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 to achieve desired results
Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment
Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE)
Interfaces with students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts regarding compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations
Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Supervises and evaluates teaching staff
Manages teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development
Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs
Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school
Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals