Academic Administrator, Behavior and Instruction

at  Stride Inc

Job Description
Certificates and Licenses: Texas Principal Certification
Residency Requirements: TEXAS
This remote Title 1 funded position for Academic Administrator of Behavior and Instruction directs and coordinates behavioral and 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 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, Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH) 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!
This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

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

• Ensure conformance of educational programs to local, state and federal laws as well as local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities.
• Research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards.
• Identify appropriate evidence-based practices to support positive behaviors for students with disabilities across multiple settings.
• Monitor and analyze campus-wide discipline data to recommend evidence-based strategies and plan and conduct in-service training based on school-specific needs.
• Assist campus teams in developing classroom behavior intervention plan options for providing a safe and effective educational environment using evidence-based strategies for students with challenging behaviors that have been resistant to classroom systems of support.
• Maintain certification as an instructor in de-escalation and crisis intervention training and provide division-wide training.
• Identify appropriate curriculum and instructional resources for students with social/emotional deficits and provide on-going in-service training and monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation and monitor effectiveness of selected curriculum and resources.
• Collaborate with supervisor of special education-behavior to provide consultative support to staff on implementation and progress monitoring of behavioral interventions and supports for students with disabilities.
• Provide training to families in understanding and supporting positive behavior strategies for students with disabilities.
• Facilitate District Alternative Education Program (DAEP) responsive to campus and student need.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises up to 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:

• Master’s degree in business, education or related field
• Five years of educational experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title 1 programs and requirements
• Demonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); generally high level of Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Behavior or crisis intervention experience

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.

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.
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.
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

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

• Ensure conformance of educational programs to local, state and federal laws as well as local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities.
• Research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards.
• Identify appropriate evidence-based practices to support positive behaviors for students with disabilities across multiple settings.
• Monitor and analyze campus-wide discipline data to recommend evidence-based strategies and plan and conduct in-service training based on school-specific needs.
• Assist campus teams in developing classroom behavior intervention plan options for providing a safe and effective educational environment using evidence-based strategies for students with challenging behaviors that have been resistant to classroom systems of support.
• Maintain certification as an instructor in de-escalation and crisis intervention training and provide division-wide training.
• Identify appropriate curriculum and instructional resources for students with social/emotional deficits and provide on-going in-service training and monitoring to ensure fidelity of implementation and monitor effectiveness of selected curriculum and resources.
• Collaborate with supervisor of special education-behavior to provide consultative support to staff on implementation and progress monitoring of behavioral interventions and supports for students with disabilities.
• Provide training to families in understanding and supporting positive behavior strategies for students with disabilities.
• Facilitate District Alternative Education Program (DAEP) responsive to campus and student need.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school