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Director of Academics

Stride's mission is to help learners of all ages reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning.

Stride, Inc.

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Job Description

Residency Requirement - Tennessee

Certificates and Licenses:Valid Tennessee Administrative Licence

The Executive Directorserves as the executive officer for theschooloverseeingdevelopment and supervision of all school programs,businessstrategies,budgetand academics. With a strong focus on customer relationships, this roleis anambassador forStride, Inc.with the community and civic groupsandensures compliance with the requirements of federal, state and local agencies.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. 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, Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Volunteer State Virtual Academy (VSVA) 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

  • Serve as the executive officer of the school, administering the development and sustainment of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement,as well as effectively balance public company responsibilities with its mission-oriented values;

  • Own the school budget,forecasting and work force planning;set budgets, create organizational structures, and allocate capital and people resources to achieve company and functional goals;

  • Make appropriate financial, operational, andresource allocationsto achieve short- and long-term financial goals;

  • Oversee allbusinessdecisions within the school to ensureoutcomes areachieved;

  • Create astrong, trustingrelationship with the board (district)clients,ensurecompliance withcontract requirements,andprovide advice on policies, programs andinnovative solutions;

  • Proactively makebusinessdecisions based onknowledge ofeducationindustry, customer base, politicalandregulatoryenvironment, technology, competitorsand financial trends;

  • Guide and empower school academic leaders in supervision of staff related to teaching and academic outcomes;

  • Usedata driven decision makingtoidentify opportunities to improveschool performance and accountability;

  • Use market, customer, and organizational performance data toidentify opportunities to improve top- and bottom-line results.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Directlysupervises5- 10full-time equivalent (FTE) 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’sdegreeinrelevant fieldAND

  • Ten (10) yearsof related professional experienceAND

  • Five (5) years ofleadershipOR

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Demonstratedleadership, management, interpersonal relations and communicationskills.

  • Proven business experience and acumen.

  • Ownerofa line of businessor schoolbudget.

  • Experience buildinga leadership team of top talent andcreatingan environmentthat supports active listening and willingness to share different viewpoints.

  • Successfulcreationofstrategic partnerships that enable business growth.

  • MS 365; Web proficiency.

  • Ability to travel 25% of the time

  • Ability to clear required background check

DESIREDQualifications:

  • Experience leading a remoteteam

  • Master’sdegreeor MBA

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.

  • This is a home-based position.

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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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Bachelor degree

Experience

10 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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Stride's mission is to help learners of all ages reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning. We do this by providing clear pathways for learners to expand their skills, explore their options, and change their lives.

With insight and input from learners, parents, school districts, boards of education, and policymakers, Stride continues to provide more effective ways to learn—focusing on building the skills and confidence learners need to make their way forward—at every step in life.

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To take care of your best friend.

Disability insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance.

Volunteer opportunities

Annual “Stride Serves” paid volunteer days per year.

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Mobile plan and equipment discounts for eligible employees

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