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Stride, Inc. Academic Administrator- Elementary in Tacoma, Washington
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 i To view the full job description,
