Stride
High School Assistant Academic Administrator
🇺🇸 Remote - MO
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Administrator
🗓️ January 8th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Stride, Inc. is hiring a High School Assistant Academic Administrator. The role involves directing and coordinating educational, administrative, and counseling activities for high school students while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with state and federal educational standards. The position requires developing school plans, managing teacher performance, and supporting student achievement through data-driven instructional models.
Highlights
- Direct and coordinate education and counseling activities of high school students.
- Ensure educational programs conform to state and local school board standards and comply with special education and categorical program laws.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of the Student Achievement Improvement Plan.
- Supervise and evaluate 15-30 full-time teaching staff, providing training and managing performance.
- Communicate with students, families, municipal courts, and districts regarding attendance and engagement compliance.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) and web technologies.
- Must hold appropriate and current Missouri Department of Education Academic Administrator licensure or show proof of licensure application.
- Master's degree with five years of educational experience or equivalent combination; prior supervisory experience required.
- Ability to work independently in a virtual environment, maintaining a distraction-free home office during standard work hours.
- Ability to travel up to 20% for meetings and professional development.
High School Assistant Academic Administrator Full Description
Job DescriptionSchool 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, 3+ years related professional experience
Required Certificates and Licenses:
- Appropriate and current Missouri Department of Education Academic Administrator licensure or proof of MO licensure application
Residency Requirement:
- Missouri residents preferred, may consider candidates in surrounding states
Start Date: Immediate
The High School Assistant Administrator directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of high school students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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.
The mission of Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA) 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, Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
This is a full-time 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.
- 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;
- 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 to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment;
- Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE);
- Interfaces with students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts regarding compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations;
- Develops and oversees implementation of the school's Student Achievement Improvement Plan.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching staff; Manages teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development; Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs;
- Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals;
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 15-30 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:
- Previous Supervisory Experience
- Master's degree AND
- Five (5) years of educational experience OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to clear required background check
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
- Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, etc.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience as an online Educator
- Previous administrative 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
Job Type
Regular
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.
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