Special Education Assistant Academic Administrator

Stride, Inc.•St. Louis, MO

1d•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. 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) schools 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 position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. 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; To support the school’s Special Programs goals are achieved, complies with relevant guidelines, and applicable state and federal laws. Provide direct and administrative oversight of the Special Programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and school laws, regulations, policies and procedures. 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; Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s student achievement plan and works with the academic team to implement the plan; Assists grade level principal/director in daily duties required to keep the department functioning and compliant; Assists with parent and student concerns and issues; Assists in the coordinating and implementing of school meetings; Assists principals in evaluations and observations per state requirements; Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to the Special Education, ELL, 504, RtI Programs Assists with the assurance that teachers working in Special Education programs meet all the standards and expectations outlined; Assists with the development and dissemination “best practices” for Special Education programs in the virtual school setting Assists with projects as directed by Head of School or grade level principal/director; Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed; Actively participates in all school leadership team meetings assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years related professional experience
Missouri Special Education License AND Administrative License
A Bachelor Degree
A minimum of three years successful virtual teaching experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to travel 10% of the time for meetings, professional development, and school events
Ability to clear required background check
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required.
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency.
Previous experience as an online educator
Previous leadership 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
To support the school’s Special Programs goals are achieved, complies with relevant guidelines, and applicable state and federal laws.
Provide direct and administrative oversight of the Special Programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and school laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
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
Develops and oversees implementation of the school’s student achievement plan and works with the academic team to implement the plan
Assists grade level principal/director in daily duties required to keep the department functioning and compliant
Assists with parent and student concerns and issues
Assists in the coordinating and implementing of school meetings
Assists principals in evaluations and observations per state requirements
Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to the Special Education, ELL, 504, RtI Programs
Assists with the assurance that teachers working in Special Education programs meet all the standards and expectations outlined
Assists with the development and dissemination “best practices” for Special Education programs in the virtual school setting
Assists with projects as directed by Head of School or grade level principal/director
Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed
Actively participates in all school leadership team meetings assigned.