K12, a Stride Company, is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist (Contractor) to provide school-wide services that support academic success in our virtual school program. We believe in Education for ANY ONE, providing families with a high-quality, personalized online education experience. In this role, you will focus on training, facilitating academic engagement, and promoting clear communication between parents, teachers, and support staff.
What You'll Do
- Develop and communicate the academy’s blended learning vision.
- Stay current on emerging models, technologies, and research to keep the blended learning program innovative.
- Provide regular coaching and professional development for blended learning staff.
- Model effective blended learning strategies during trainings.
- Monitor platform data to identify instructional trends and areas for growth.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field of study AND two (2) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, developing parent mentors/Learning Coaches, and/or facilitating community involvement.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to clear a required background check.
- Familiarity with an online learning environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web applications.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field of study.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Web proficiency
- Educational technology platforms
Team & Environment
This role works with all student support roles, including learning coach programming, and serves in various groups.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position. Candidates should be located in or near Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland.
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.
