[Hiring] Engagement Coordinator @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

The Engagement Coordinator supports academic engagement and family-school partnerships for students. This role focuses on monitoring academic progress, coordinating support services, and helping families strengthen their involvement in the educational process. Through ongoing communication and proactive engagement strategies, the Engagement Coach ensures students receive the academic support, connection, and guidance needed to be successful in the online learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Academic Engagement Monitoring
  • Maintain a caseload of students and monitor course pacing, activity, assignment completion, and academic progress.
  • Identify early signs of academic decline and initiate academic interventions.
  • Conduct consistent check-ins with students and Learning Coaches regarding academic expectations and progress.
• Family Partnership & Student Support
  • Serve as a central point of communication for families regarding curriculum, grading, and school expectations.
  • Provide training and guidance to help families support learning routines and academic habits.
  • Follow up with families responding to Students First Check-In surveys to deliver personalized support.
• Intervention Coordination
  • Arrange academic support conferences with teachers and counselors when students demonstrate academic risk.
  • Assist students in creating individualized academic improvement plans aligned with MTSS and Title I supports.
  • Coordinate referrals to tutoring, supplemental instruction, or other academic resources.
• Engagement & Community-Building
  • Encourage participation in virtual school events and enrichment opportunities.
  • Promote student involvement in activities that foster connection, attendance in live sessions, and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 or more years in education experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time to administer state assessments and attend in person professional development.
• Must hold a valid or have the ability to obtain an Ohio license, such as an Ohio Teaching License, Pupil Services License, School Counseling License, or Educational Aide Permit.
• The school may accept other Ohio educator credentials that meet state regulations and are suitable for work in student academic support roles.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Web proficiency.
• Familiarity with the online learning experience.
• Ability to pass required background check.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills and organizational skills.

Company Description

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.

The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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.