Director of Academics
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 (Master's preferred), 8-10 years of related professional experience, 5+ years managing specific area Required Certificates and Licenses: Missouri Administrator or Above Certification Required Residency Requirements: Missouri residents preferred This position is remote with up to 20% travel and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Missouri but not required. 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Insight School of Missouri (ISMO ) . We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Insight School of Missouri (ISMO ) 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 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; Manages teaching and administrative staff; Manages Master and Lead Teachers 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 K12 Enrollment regarding 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.
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
• Manages teaching and administrative staff
• Manages Master and Lead Teachers 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 K12 Enrollment regarding 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
Requirements
• Master's degree in business, education or related field of study
• Five (5) years of educational experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• 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
• State License as a School Administrator
• Missouri Administrator or Above Certification Required
• Missouri residents preferred
Nice-to-haves
• Experience working with proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience with online learning platforms
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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 (Master's preferred), 8-10 years of related professional experience, 5+ years managing specific area Required Certificates and Licenses: Missouri Administrator or Above Certification Required Residency Requirements: Missouri residents preferred This position is remote with up to 20% travel and strongly prefer candidates that reside in Missouri but not required. 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Insight School of Missouri (ISMO ) . We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Insight School of Missouri (ISMO ) 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 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; Manages teaching and administrative staff; Manages Master and Lead Teachers 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 K12 Enrollment regarding 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.
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
• Manages teaching and administrative staff
• Manages Master and Lead Teachers 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 K12 Enrollment regarding 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
Requirements
• Master's degree in business, education or related field of study
• Five (5) years of educational experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• 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
• State License as a School Administrator
• Missouri Administrator or Above Certification Required
• Missouri residents preferred
Nice-to-haves
• Experience working with proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience with online learning platforms
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