Join us as we expand our virtual learning schooling options in Texas, building upon the success of our more than 70 brick and mortar campuses across the state of Texas. Our school provides hope for students through educational options that promote a free society and cultivate moral and academic excellence. Our leadership team, our faculty and our staff are high-performing, motivated individuals who are driven to provide exceptional programs for students in the state of Texas.
Position Summary:
This position serves as the homeroom teacher and engagement specialist for assigned students. You will be responsible for monitoring holistic data for assigned students, including academic performance and engagement for students enrolled in our virtual school, and supporting students who are struggling through the collaborative creation of student academic and behavioral goals and strategies for improvement. Additionally, this position onboards new online students, acclimates families to the virtual classroom and environment by training them in the online school systems, and supports students with basic troubleshooting as needed. The Student Success Coach will hold regular virtual meetings with students to monitor progress toward goals and provide resources as needed. This position serves as the “home base” support for students, assists with state testing confirmation communication and helps with general school registrar duties during peak enrollment times.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Bilingual (preferred)
Experience:
- Work experience with students preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Exhibits passion and excitement about working with students
- Possesses listening skills where one seeks to understand other viewpoints
- Adjusts quickly to changing priorities or conditions
- Organizes and manages time wisely
- Speaks and writes clearly and articulately in all forms of communication including email
- Follows through with verbal and written agreements with students, colleagues, and administration
- Proficient computer skills and comfort with technology are necessary as the virtual classroom requires the integration of seamlessly transitioning from multiple platforms and programs
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support and train new students on how to be successful in an online school.
- Serve as the first line of support for student concerns, including supporting students in accessing online coursework, with overcoming academic struggles, and supporting students who need assistance accessing academic supports.
- Monitor students’ academic performance and engagement for students on caseload.
- Guide students who are struggling in setting individual goals and developing improvement plans.
- Regularly call students and parents to discuss student overall academic performance, overall attendance, and growth toward achieving academic improvement goals.
- Meet regularly with students one-on-one, in online classrooms, via instant messaging or via phone to discuss growth toward goals on improvement plans.
- Plan and host weekly homeroom meetings for students.
- Maintain documentation of student performance on improvement plans and make recommendations to Campus Director and Core subject teachers for next steps.
- Communicate regularly with faculty and staff, parents and students.
- Provide essential individualized communications to students and parents such as for state testing, graduation, etc.
- Serve as liaison with state testing team for assigned students.
- Attend team meetings as needed.
- Provide educational guidance and assistance for students.
Equipment Used:
All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors:
This is a remote, work from home position.
You will be required to provide a quiet, disruption free home office environment in order to provide support services to students free of distractions during regular working hours.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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