Job Description

SUMMARY: The Senior Academic Manager oversees the Academic Playbook and training for a portfolio of schools and owns identified programs. This role collaborates with the General Manager, Private Pay Business to strengthen instruction and programmatic performance of each school. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Academic Management Duties:

Collaborates with school leaders in the development of an effective Academic Playbook, focusing on the quality of Playbook component submissions, and monitors implementationFocuses on advancing academic priorities of private schools and serves as designee for Business ManagerMentors and develops school-based Academic AdministratorsMaintains cross-state, administrator knowledge; gaining versatile expertise, with the ability to step in on an interim basis to support any school in the capacity of an Academic Administrative / Executive DirectorArticulates, monitors, and delivers academic results, working collaboratively across portfolios to optimize work product contribution and efficienciesDevelops and coordinates new teacher onboarding materials, training, and support to supplement school-based onboarding programs, and supports all functions of academic priority and outcome within a portfolioDevelops and provides required training and professional development aligned with Playbook components; prioritizing comprehensive training and school specific needsDeploys and monitors training within the assigned portfolioBuilds capacity of teachers and school leaders to effectively execute initiatives and action plans, through the design and implementation of effective professional develop plans and activitiesManages the launching of new schools; acting as liaison between school, regional and corporate staff; potentially acting in an interim capacity
 

School Leadership Duties:

Serve as the school’s instructional leader and ensures data is being used to drive all academic decisions;Effectively recruits, hires, and retains highly qualified staff; develops effective staff members through an ongoing evaluation process and professional development;Create and foster a positive school culture by involving school staff, community leaders, students and parents;Ensure teaching staff utilizes the K12 curriculum, effective assessments, and targeted instruction to meet the individual needs of each student;Exhibit ownership in improving student outcomes, overall school academic performance, and leading academic teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 3-5 full-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:   

Master’s Degree in business, education or related field of studyEight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityAdapts to change and is open to new ideasActive listener and values opinionsWillingly takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure and adjusts plans to meet changing needsMS365 proficiencyAbility to travel 20% of the time; could surge at the beginning of the school yearAbility to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: State License as a School Administrator

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience as an on-line / virtual educator

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 position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

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. 
 

We anticipate the salary range to be $82,873.60-$179,350.80. 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. 

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.