Special Education Student Support Advisor

Job Description

The Student Support Advisor is responsible for increasing student and Learning Coach engagement within the school to drive improved academic growth. The role is committed to providing consistent support throughout the student experience.

Must reside in Michigan.

School year 2026/2027.

Pay rate: $18.00/hr plus eligibility for a performance bonus.

• Oversee a caseload of students assigned by the school to increase engagement (e.g., monitoring student log in, class attendance) through intervention (e.g., Learning Coach training, catch up sessions, time management).
• Provide consistent proactive support to students using data resources.
• Provide support to students and Learning Coaches through the Onboarding (Strong Start) experience.
• Serve as primary point of contact between students and Learning Coaches and teachers and/or school administration.
• Pursue and apply continuous education and training to increase efficacy with the dynamic needs of their students and Learning Coaches.

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

• Two (2) years of college AND
• Two (2) years of experience in education OR
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Ability to pass required background check.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Organizational skills, multi‑tasking abilities.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); web proficiency.
• Familiarity with the online learning experience.
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web‑based tools).
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

• Four (4) years of college education.
• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in learning and the use of technology.

Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• This is a home‑based position that may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

All employment is "at‑will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. 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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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.