Senior General Manager – Technology and Innovation
Ground Zero
Community Engagement Specialist - Contractor
Stride, Inc.
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia
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About the role
- The Community Engagement Specialist provides a range of school-wide services to new and returning students and 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.
- Develops blended learning vision and stays current on emerging models, technologies, and research to keep Friendship’s blended learning program innovative.
- Provides regular coaching and professional development for blended learning staff; models effective blended learning strategies during trainings.
- Monitors platform data to identify instructional trends and areas for growth.
- Trains staff on using digital tools effectively and responsibly; partners with families to provide onboarding, resources, and ongoing communication about blended learning expectations; ensures equity by addressing barriers to access, including technology and digital literacy gaps.
- Serves as the point of contact for blended learning platforms and tools; collaborates with the efficiency department to resolve technical issues that affect instruction; contributes to scheduling structures that balance live teaching, small group instruction, and independent digital learning.
- Tracks, analyzes, and reports on student achievement and engagement with blended learning tools; establishes metrics to measure the effectiveness of blended learning initiatives; creates feedback loops with staff, students, and families to drive continuous improvement.
- Adheres to all employment policies and supports a respectful, inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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
- 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
