Elementary School Assistant Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc. • St. Louis, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

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. Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years related professional experience Required Certificates and Licenses: Missouri Academic Administrator Teaching Certification Required Residency Requirements: Must reside in Missouri This position is remote and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Missouri. May consider candidates that reside in surrounding states if willing to travel. The Elementary Assistant Principal 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. The mission of Missouri Digital Academy (MODA) 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! Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Missouri Digital Academy (MODA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! 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

• Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years related professional experience
• Missouri Academic Administrator Teaching Certification Required
• Must reside in Missouri
• Previous 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
• 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

Benefits

• Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level