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Director of Academics

Stride, Inc.

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Certification, Budgeting, Business Growth, Customer Relations, Disciplinary Action, Diversity, Financial Operations, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, School Management, Staff Training, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description

Residency Requirement - Tennessee

Certificates and Licenses:Valid Tennessee Administrative Licence

TheExecutive Directorserves as the executive officer for theschooloverseeingdevelopment and supervision of all school programs,businessstrategies,budgetand academics. With a strong focus on customer relationships, this roleis anambassador forStride, Inc.with the community and civic groupsandensures compliance with the requirements of federal, state and local agencies.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) 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.

  • Serve as the executive officer of the school, administering the development and sustainment of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement,as well as effectively balance public company responsibilities with its mission-oriented values;

  • Own the school budget,forecasting and work force planning;set budgets, create organizational structures, and allocate capital and people resources to achieve company and functional goals;

  • Make appropriate financial, operational, andresource allocationsto achieve short- and long-term financial goals;

  • Oversee allbusinessdecisions within the school to ensureoutcomes areachieved;

  • Create astrong, trustingrelationship with the board (district)clients,ensurecompliance withcontract requirements,andprovide advice on policies, programs andinnovative solutions;

  • Proactively makebusinessdecisions based onknowledge ofeducationindustry, customer base, politicalandregulatoryenvironment, technology, competitorsand financial trends;

  • Guide and empower school academic leaders in supervision of staff related to teaching and academic outcomes;

  • Usedata driven decision makingtoidentify opportunities to improveschool performance and accountability;

  • Use market, customer, and organizational performance data toidentify opportunities to improve top- and bottom-line results.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Directlysupervises5- 10full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and/or contractors.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor'sdegreeinrelevant fieldAND

  • Ten (10) yearsof related professional experienceAND

  • Five (5) years ofleadershipOR

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Demonstratedleadership, management, interpersonal relations and communicationskills.

  • Proven business experience and acumen.

  • Ownerofa line of businessor schoolbudget.

  • Experience buildinga leadership team of top talent andcreatingan environmentthat supports active listening and willingness toshare different viewpoints.

  • Successfulcreationofstrategic partnerships that enable business growth.

  • MS 365; Web proficiency.

  • Ability to travel 25% of the time

  • Ability to clear requ

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