Elementary Assistant Academic Administrator

Job Summary

School Leadership focuses on leading and managing areas of business operations within the school including: leading development and implementation of plans, policies, and strategies in support of business objectives; creating and tracking key performance metrics; collaborating with internal stakeholders to support initiatives that drive operational and financial performance and growth.

Location:

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Arizona. May consider surrounding states.

• 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 TitleI, 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;

• 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 include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years related professional experience
• 3+ years supervisory experience
• Master’s degree AND five (5) years of educational experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• Arizona Administrator Teaching Certification (Required)
• Required certificates and licenses:
  Arizona Administrator Teaching Certification

Other required qualifications include:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
• Web proficiency
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, etc.

Desired qualifications include:

• Previous experience as an online educator
• Previous administrative experience

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 the 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.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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