Director, Academics - Wisconsin

About Us

Stellar Virtual was founded in 2019 with one school in Texas. We serve parents of K-12 students, unhappy with their current school, or needing an at-home/flexible learning environment. Today, Stellar Virtual has grown to six schools across three states: Texas, Arizona, and Indiana. Stellar Virtual is committed to going above and beyond for our virtual families. 

Our Promise
Empowering families with the choice of a high-quality virtual school with dedicated staff focused on student outcomes and an exceptional customer experience, our program will enable students to thrive and unleash their full potential.

Our Mission

Empowering Families. Unleashing Potential. 

Our Core Values

Stellar Virtual has five core values that shape and define our organization’s culture across all programs and locations. Each establishes a shared sense of purpose and creates a cohesive environment where everyone can feel connected to the mission.

• Go the Extra Mile (Go): Customer Service is everyone’s job.
• Make Your Motion Matter (Make): Prioritize, focus, and support Stellar Virtual goals.
• Kids First, Always (Kids): Our actions, decisions, and behaviors are always grounded by those we serve, students and their families.
• Respect: Assume positive intent with our students, families, and colleagues.
• Create, Collaborate, & Communicate (the Cs): Demonstrate the skills we want our students to learn. 

We remember our values with this phrase: Go Make Kids Respect the Cs! 

Position Details
Position Name: Director, Academics - Wisconsin (WI)
Status: Salaried, Exempt
Type: Regular, Full-Time (12)
School Year (if applicable): 2025-2026
Estimated Time to Start: 5-6 Weeks

Position Overview
The Director of Academics will be responsible for establishing and guiding the academic vision, instructional leadership, and curriculum implementation for our Wisconsin-based virtual education programs. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality instruction, fostering student achievement, and maintaining compliance with Wisconsin state educational regulations. The Director of Academics will work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, and external stakeholders to cultivate a data-informed, student-centered learning environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership & Strategy
• • Develop and implement a strategic academic vision that aligns with Stellar Virtual's mission and Wisconsin state requirements.
  • Lead the ongoing improvement of instructional programs to enhance student outcomes and engagement within a virtual setting.
  • Oversee the selection, development, and alignment of curriculum with the Wisconsin Learning Standards.
• Instructional Support & Teacher Development
• • Provide instructional leadership through mentoring, coaching, and supporting teachers and academic staff in a virtual environment.
  • Direct professional development initiatives focused on effective virtual teaching methodologies, engagement strategies, and the utilization of educational technology.
  • Evaluate instructional practices within the virtual classroom and provide targeted feedback to educators to continuously improve student performance.
• Student Achievement & Assessment
• • Monitor student performance data and implement evidence-based strategies to support academic growth and success in the virtual learning environment.
  • Oversee the administration of assessments, analyze data, and ensure the use of results to inform instructional practices and drive improvements.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of intervention programs to support struggling learners and address achievement gaps within the virtual school.
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