School Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Act as the executive leader of the school, overseeing the development and maintenance of a positive educational program aimed at enhancing student success.

• Manage the school budget, including forecasting and workforce planning; establish budgets, develop organizational structures, and allocate resources to meet organizational and functional objectives.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with board (district) clients, ensure adherence to contract stipulations, and offer guidance on policies, programs, and innovative approaches.

• Make informed business decisions proactively, utilizing knowledge of the education sector, customer demographics, political and regulatory landscapes, and technology.

• Support and empower school academic leaders in managing staff related to teaching and academic performance.

• Provide overall leadership and mentorship to instructional Academic Administrators and teaching staff by overseeing data meeting processes and facilitating individual and team meetings.

• Assess staffing requirements and make FTE adjustments in accordance with state laws and regulations, enrollment patterns, and potential new clients.

• Create and manage requisitions, supervise the recruitment of all teachers, conduct digital interviews, and determine placements for new hires.

• Research and apply non-K12 curriculum resources as necessary to comply with state standards.

• Clearly communicate the school’s mission and vision to ensure that stakeholders share a common understanding and can collaborate effectively.

• Engage with teachers, students, and parents regarding educational and behavioral matters.

• Ensure that the school addresses the needs of students while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations, including those related to special education.

• Develop and oversee the execution of the school’s School Improvement Plan.

• Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes communication, innovation, and the enhancement of instructional practices.

• Monitor departmental adherence to accountability standards.

• Fulfill professional responsibilities through effective work habits and respect for colleagues.

• Carry out other assigned tasks as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree AND three or more years of experience in a Principal or School Director role.

• Capability to work collaboratively with others to set goals, objectives, and action plans.

• Strong understanding of instructional and educational leadership strategies, online instructional design theories, and learning style models.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage complex programs and processes.

• Willingness to travel 15% of the time.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

• Proven experience in supervising, training, and developing teachers.

• Familiarity with technical systems utilized within the organization.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Florida’s accountability frameworks and systems.

• Experience in a Virtual School environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

• Applicants are considered 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 mandated affirmative action obligations.