Community Engagement Specialist (Contractor)-Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland

Job Description

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland

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, Friendship Public Charter School Online (FPCSO). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Friendship Public Charter School Online (FPCSO) 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 academy’s blended learning vision.
  • Stay current on emerging models, technologies, and research to keep Friendship’s 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:

• 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.

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:

• Master's degree in education, Counseling, Human Services or related field of study

Compensation and benefits 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.

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

Contractor

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

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.