Community Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: None

Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (OK MN LA or AR).

Salary: This position offers a base salary of $45000.

The Community Engagement Specialist provides a range of school-wide services to new and returning students and their families to help set the right tone for their academic success in the virtual school program. The position works with all student support roles including learning coach programming and serves in various groups to provide critical training facilitate academic engagement and promote effective communication practices between parents teachers and support staff.

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 Digital Academy of Texas (DATX). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Digital Academy of Texas (DATX) 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!

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

• Leadership & Vision
  Develop and communicate the academys blended learning vision.
  Stay current on emerging models technologies and research to keep Friendships blended learning program innovative.

• Teacher Coaching & Support
  Provide regular coaching and professional development for blended learning staff.
  Model effective blended learning strategies during trainings.

• Curriculum & Instructional Alignment
  Monitor platform data to identify instructional trends and areas for growth.

• Student & Family Engagement
  Train staff on using digital tools effectively and responsibly.
  Partner with families to provide onboarding resources and ongoing communication about blended learning expectations.
  Ensure equity by addressing barriers to access including technology and digital literacy gaps.

• Operational & Technical Support
  Serve as the point of contact for blended learning platforms and tools.
  Partner with the efficiency department to resolve technical issues that affect instruction.
  Contribute to scheduling structures that balance live teaching small group instruction and independent digital learning.

• Accountability & Reporting
  Track analyze and report on student achievement and engagement with blended learning tools.
  Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of blended learning initiatives.
  Create feedback loops with staff students and families to drive continuous improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in education Counseling Human Services or related field of study AND

• Two (2) years of experience work with families in a similar capacity developing parent mentors/Learning Coaches and/or facilitating community involvement OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to clear required background check.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with online learning environment;

• Strong organizations and time management skills;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong instructional background with proven success in integrating technology into teaching and learning.

• Ability to coach and support adult learners.

• Skilled in data analysis and the use of educational technology platforms.

• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Visit etc.); Web proficiency;

• Ability to travel 25% of the time

• Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity developing parent mentors/parent training and/or facilitating community involvement

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in education Counseling Human Services or related field of study

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 is a home-based remote position but may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor.

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.

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.

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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.