Freshman Academy Coordinator

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan secondary teaching certificate. Administrator certificate preferred. Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan The Freshman Academy Coordinator directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of 9th grade students 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 Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) 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, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM). 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; · 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 Improvement Plan especially as it relates to 9th grade students. · Provides instructional support for all Freshman Academy Teachers including classroom walkthroughs and asynchronous OLS course setup and implementation. - Provides coaching support as needed for staff needing additional supports. · Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals; - Acts as needed as a District Representative for students with an IEP and supports 504 planning and implementation as requested by the Special Programs and 504 Managers SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities until an administrative certificate is completed. Upon completion of certification, this position supervises 10-20 FTE employees . Responsibilities do include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing performance feedback; 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 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 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. Apply To This Job