Mobile Learning, Community, and Career Readiness Specialist

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:
Michigan Teaching Certification Preferred.

Residency Requirements:

Mustresidein Michigan.

Stride, Inc. 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, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is to provide an exemplary, individualized, and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum and a data driven, 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 Mobile Learning, Community, and Career Readiness Specialist is responsible for improving academic and student experiences in the online environment through blended opportunities. The Specialist will support families in their region by helping onboard new families, coordinate and facilitate regional school events, create and promote outreach through social media, and support work based learning experiences. This role will also provide community resources and connections for families throughout their assigned regions.

Start Date:
School year 26/27

In addition, this position plays a key role in supporting the school's Career Readiness initiatives, including support for the Mobile Learning and Career Lab and post secondary career pathway opportunities for students. The position requires approximately 50% to 60% travel and the ability to travel extensively throughout the state of Michigan to support students, families, community partnerships, career connected learning opportunities, and regional events.

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

• Arrange and coordinate student face to face events within designated geographic area of the state to include:
  • Monthly F2F meet and greets
  • Other F2F meetings as the geographical area deems needed based on interest and needs inventories
  • Student engagement in community service learning and work-based learning projects
• Facilitate social media, marketing, and communication for student events
• Create, distribute, and review surveys for families to determine type of events they support; gather feedback after events to determine effectiveness
• Work with leadership to create and plan appropriate events for students
• Coordinate with Career Tech team to connect with students doing work-based learning and/or practicum work
• Communicate with students, schools, and businesses to ensure Career Prep student satisfaction and meaningful experiences for placements
• Work with Family Engagement Coordinator to coordinate events
• Work with leadership to communicate information pertaining to community events
• Work with leadership team to create and communicate socialization opportunities for parents during state testing
• May work with leadership to help develop hybrid learning opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• MI Teaching Certificate Preferred
• Bachelor's degree AND
• Two (2) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, and/or facilitating community involvement OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred in education, communications, counseling, community development, workforce development, or related field
• Experience working with students, families, schools, or community organizations
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to organize events, outreach opportunities, and community partnerships
• Experience with social media communication and promotion
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% to 60% across the state of Michigan
• Comfortable presenting to students, families, business partners, and community organizations
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to support diverse student populations and family needs
• Student centered mindset
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Self motivated and flexible
• Positive and professional communication
• Comfortable with statewide travel and public facing engagement
• Passion for career connected learning and community engagement
• Ability to represent the school professionally in community settings

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with online learning environment;
• Strong organizations and time management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Microsoft…