Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Louisiana state Department of Education Teaching Certification Preferred

Residency Requirements

• Must reside in Louisiana
• This position will be in-office in Baton Rouge, LA around 75% of the time

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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA) 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!

The School Operations Manager performs and/or oversees various aspects of school operations with an emphasis on compliance activity at all levels, internal and external to the K12 organization.

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

• Develop and manage relationships with partner districts, state, and other education stakeholders;
• Oversee and maintain student records and data; creates/implements/documents processes that ensure student data validity in K12 and 3rd party databases;
• Act as point-of-contact and manages reporting issues including all local, K12, state, and federal reporting requirements;
• Work with administrative staff to ensure the school follows and meets all audit requirements;
• Manage the development of school policies and procedures, e.g. assists with the Company’s efforts nationally to develop policies and procedures, training standards and curriculum enhancements;
• Assist in student recruitment and the planning of school events;
• Oversee communication between the Company, students, families, and districts related to student enrollments, registrations, withdrawals and end-of-year reclamation efforts;
• Supervise and manage office staff and assist with a wide variety of personnel support issues; Makes daily work assignments and monitors the Enrollment and Registration team’s progress toward goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 2 - 5 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs). 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

• Bachelor’s degree in relative field of study AND
• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficient MS365; web proficient
• Strong technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal project management experience in fast-paced or start-up environment
• Non-profit / education grants management experience
• Experience with managing online learning

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. 

• We anticipate the salary range to be $$70,000-$80,000 per year.  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. 

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

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.