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Accountability and Curriculum Manager

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ January 5th, 2026

K-12 LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

Stride, Inc. is hiring an Accountability and Curriculum Manager. The role involves leading the development and implementation of district-wide curriculum and instructional frameworks aligned with state standards, managing accountability reporting and compliance, and supporting academic improvement through data-driven strategies in a virtual K-12 environment. The manager will also have direct leadership responsibilities, collaborating with school administrators and staff to maintain academic integrity and student engagement.

Highlights
  • Lead development and implementation of district-wide curriculum and instructional frameworks aligned to North Carolina state standards.
  • Develop long-term academic improvement plans using data, research, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Collaborate with school administrators to ensure consistent instructional expectations across grades and subjects.
  • Monitor curriculum implementation and provide coaching or corrective actions as needed.
  • Manage compliance with federal, state, and local accountability testing requirements and submit required documentation and reports timely.
  • Evaluate professional development effectiveness through data and feedback.
  • Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Education or related field, valid North Carolina Administration certificate, 2-3 years of administration experience preferably in virtual/blended settings, strong understanding of NC academic standards, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with SIS/LMS platforms.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience in student data-driven growth, familiarity with virtual school operations and digital learning tools, and collaborative skills across teams.
  • Ability to pass a federal background check is required.
  • Position is full-time and virtual, with salary offers based on education, experience, qualifications, and other factors, typically in the bottom half of the range.

Accountability and Curriculum Manager Full Description

Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: North Carolina Principal Certification Required
Residency Requirements: Must reside in North Carolina

North Carolina Virtual Academy is seeking a dedicated Accountability and Curriculum Director to champion academic accountability and student success in a virtual learning environment. This role focuses on program development, instructional quality, and data driven school improvement K-12.  This role oversees curriculum design, assessment systems, state/federal accountability reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that all students meet or exceed academic expectations.

This position will include direct people management responsibilities and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills to support administrators, teachers and staff in maintaining academic integrity and student engagement.

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

The mission of North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) 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
  • Lead the development and implementation of district-wide curriculum and instructional frameworks aligned to state standards.
  • Develop long-term academic improvement plans using data, research, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Collaborate with school administrators to ensure consistent instructional expectations across grade levels and subject areas.
  • Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum across grade bands.
  • Monitor implementation and provide coaching or corrective actions where needed.
  • Ensure and manage district compliance with all federal, state, and local accountability requirements about Testing.
  • Develop improvement plans that address academic gaps, instructional quality, and student growth.
  • Ensure timely submission of all accountability documentation, assessments, accreditation materials, and state-required reports.
  • Evaluate PD effectiveness using data and feedback.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Education or related field.
  • Valid North Carolina Administration certificate (or ability to obtain).
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of administration experience, preferably in a virtual or blended setting.
  • Strong understanding of North Carolina state academic standards and accountability requirements.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SIS/LMS platforms.
  • Ability to pass a federal background check.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in student data driven growth.
  • Familiarity with virtual school operations and digital learning tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders.

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. 

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
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.