Middle School Assistant Principal

Job Description

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

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

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:   The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Completes walkthroughs and informal observations of all staff/teachers.

• 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 in order 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;

• 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 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 grade level meetings;

• Assists principals in evaluations and observations per state requirements;

• Attends all required training by the Ohio Department of Education.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The below statements are intended to help describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.  This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with projects as directed by Head of School or grade level principal;

• Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed;

• Actively participates in all school leadership team meetings assigned.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Adaptability/Flexibility:  Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

• Integrity/Ethics:  Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.

• Teamwork:  Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. 

           

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree  AND

• Five (5) years of educational experience OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency.

• Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, and school events

• Ability to work from the school office at least two days per week

• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications:  

• Previous experience as an online educator

• Previous administrative experience

• Valid Ohio administrative license

​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 is a home-based position with moderate noise level (computers, printers, light foot traffic, phones, conversations, etc.).  

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.