Virtual, Instructional Leader (Learning Solutions)

Job Description

This role requires an active teacher certification. For consideration, please upload that certification to your application.

The Instructional Leader assists the Sr. Instructional Leader in managing the instructional teams and services of the Instructional Services Team for the Learning Solutions department. The IL is responsible for school goal attainment, by providing evidence of effective instruction that results in student achievement, as recognized through defined learning gains and survey results. The Instructional Leader is assigned to a specific geographical area or cluster of subjects and is responsible for forecasting enrollment needs, staffing to meet enrollment needs, and supervising the teaching staff to ensure quality instruction, student achievement, and academic integrity and fidelity.

Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Forecast enrollment and revenue for assigned area in collaboration with Sales personnel
• Create staffing plans for instructional staff based on forecasted revenue and enrollment
• Develop meaningful relationships with school and district staff and be recognized as an educational leader responsible for effective teaching, student achievement, and a safe and healthy environment, serving as the instructional contact for school and district administrative staff to discuss escalations
• In partnership with the Sr. Instructional Leader and other ILs, identify and assist in designing and implementing instructional models that meet customer needs
• Provide general leadership and be an active participant in the development, guidance, and mentorship of instructional staff by conducting regular one-on-ones and instructional-related team meetings, facilitating learning opportunities where appropriate, and supporting the creation of short-term and long-term staff development plans
• Supervise, monitor, observe, and evaluate designated teachers and staff on their performance and responsibilities in the achievement of school goals and priorities, and provide regular and specific feedback and recognition on employee performance to produce desired results
• Work with assigned teacher leaders to identify and meet the needs of the instructional staff
• Serve as an instructional coach for assigned instructional staff
• Cultivate a collaborative working environment that encourages communication, innovation, and refinement of the best instructional practices
• Monitor the effectiveness of IST training programs as it relates to preparing and supporting online teachers through established and/or newly identified metrics
• Review monthly progress reports and other ancillary data to identify areas of concern relative to student and teacher performance and create actionable plans to address
• Provide regular feedback to the Sr. Instructional Leader regarding the performance of instructional staff and progress of students
• Monitor departmental compliance with accountability measures
• Contribute to industry thought leadership by participating in pilot programs, presenting at conferences, and contributing to literature on online learning
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
• Maintain knowledge of any state law or administrative requirement for assigned areas and understanding the ramification of any changes to the operations of instructional services in their area.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established
• Collaborate with other Stride departments in support of company initiatives
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by his/her direct supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: 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

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Valid Professional Certificate in Ed Leadership Preferred
• Three years’ successful teaching experience
• 3 or more years of experience in an Assistant Principal or Principal position, or experience in a Virtual School in Supervisory-level role with a willingness to begin an Educational Leadership Certification within the first year
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, training, and development of teachers

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans
• Strong knowledge of instructional and educational leadership strategies, online instructional design theories, and learning style theories
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses knowledge of technical systems used within the organization
• Highly organized with the ability to coordinate complex programs and processes
• Works effectively as a team member and leader
• Employs innovative problem-solving techniques to accomplish objectives
• Possesses skills with all applicable and recommended computer applications

Certificates and Licenses: Valid state license is required.

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.

• Location: Remote
• Frequency of travel: Some travel to either the corporate office or other locations for meetings, trainings, and conferences; will require overnight travel
• Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

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. 

• We anticipate the salary to be $67,000.  Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off

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.   

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About Organization

At Stride, Inc. we support learners of all ages with inspired teachers and personalized experiences.

Everything comes back to learners. And not just the 56.6 million K–12 students — the 331 million Americans. Learning never stops. It’s the best means of growth throughout your life. But learning simply cannot be one-size-fits-all.

At Stride, we’re leading enormous and necessary change in a sector that’s left far too many behind. And it’s required us to challenge long-accepted beliefs and practices. With insight and input from learners, parents, teachers, administrators, boards of education, and policymakers, we continue to provide more effective ways to learn — focusing on building the skills and confidence learners need to make their way forward in life.