High School Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.

Austin, Texas(remote)

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Austin, Texas
POSTED
20 days ago
Job Description

Certificates and Licenses:Validstate administrative license required.

Residency Requirement: Must reside in TEXAS

The remote Academic Administrator/Principal at the High School campus 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, Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH) . We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH) 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!

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm central time.

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;
  • 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises 15-30 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular 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

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

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
  • Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED Qualifications:
  • Experience as an on-line / virtual educator
  • State License as a School Administrator

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
  • This is a home-based, remote position

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 dutie

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Stride, Inc.