Assistant Academic Administrator Special Programs

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Washington State Academic Administrator License, AND Special Education Certification

Residency Requirements: Must reside in the state of Washington

This position is remote and candidates must reside in Washington State.

The Assistant Special Programs Administrator/Principal directs and coordinates educational and administrative activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.  

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. 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.

The mission of Washington Virtual Academy (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!

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 5-10 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor Degree
• A minimum of five years successful virtual teaching experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• Special Education Certification

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time for meetings, professional development, and school events
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as an online Educator
• Previous administrative experience

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. 

• Exempt (salary):  Post annual salary
  We anticipate the salary range to be $80,000- $95,000.  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. 

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 virtual

Job Type

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.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)