School Executive Director

Stride, Inc.

School Director overseeing educational programs for K-12 students at Florida Cyber Charter Academy. Requires strong leadership, curriculum development insight, and effective communication skills.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the executive officer of the school, administering the development and sustainment of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement
Own the school budget, forecasting and work force planning; set budgets, create organizational structures, and allocate capital and people resources to achieve company and functional goals
Create a strong, trusting relationship with the board (district) clients, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and provide advice on policies, programs and innovative solutions
Proactively make business decisions based on knowledge of education industry, customer base, political and regulatory environment, and technology
Guide and empower school academic leaders in supervision of staff related to teaching and academic outcomes
Provide general leadership and mentorship to instructional Academic Administrators and instructional staff through oversite of data meeting processes, individual and team meetings
Determine staffing needs and FTE adjustments based on state laws and regulations, enrollment trends, and potential new clients
Create and manage requisitions, oversee recruitment of all teachers, facilitate digital interviews, and determine new hire placement
Research and implement non-K12 curriculum resources as needed to meet state standards
Articulate the school’s mission and vision to ensure stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively
Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral issues
Ensure the school meets the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws, including laws pertaining to special education
Develop and oversee implementation of the school’s School Improvement Plan
Cultivate a collaborative working environment that encourages communication, innovation, and refinement of instructional practices
Monitor departmental compliance with accountability measures
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits and respect for others
Perform other assigned duties as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree AND 3 or more years of experience in a Principal or School Director position
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
Highly organized with the ability to coordinate complex programs and processes
Ability to travel 15% of the time
Ability to clear required background check
Demonstrated experience in supervision, training, and development of teachers
Possesses knowledge of technical systems used within the organization
Thorough knowledge of Florida accountability structures and systems
Experience in a Virtual School setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Budget ManagementStaff SupervisionCurriculum DevelopmentData AnalysisRecruitment and HiringProgram CoordinationCompliance MonitoringInstructional DesignGoal SettingAction Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Background Check Clearance