Academic Administrator- Elementary
Stride, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Washington State Academic Administrators License.

Residency Requirements: Must reside in the state of Washington.

· This position is remote, and candidates must reside in Washington State.

The Academic Administrator/Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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, Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) 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 their 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 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 WAVA Operations regarding enrollment, 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master's degree in business, education or related field of study AND

· Five (5) years of educational experience AND

· Five (5) year of supervisory experience OR

· Equivalent combination of education and experience

· Ability to clear required background check

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

· Experience as an on-line / virtual educator

· Washington State License as a School Administrator AND Washington State Teaching Credential

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

· 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.

Compensation & Benefits: 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 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.

· Exempt (salary): Post annual salary We anticipate the salary to be $88,000. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

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

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

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 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.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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