Michigan Connections Academy - Secondary Student Engagement Specialist, Year
Company: Connections Education LLC.
Location: Okemos
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Company SummaryMichigan Connections Academy (MICA) is a
tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12
throughout Michigan. MICA is authorized by Ferris State University
Charter Schools Office and governed by an independent Board of
Directors. The school is operated by Michigan Connections Academy,
a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with CA of Michigan,
LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.
Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is
accredited by AdvancED.Position Summary and ResponsibilitiesWorking
from our office in Okemos, Michigan, the Secondary Student
Engagement Specialist will promote the academic mission by
providing services that strengthen student engagement via
home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to
learning. The Secondary Student Engagement Specialist significantly
contributes to a students' daily and overall success by
implementing and monitoring policies and requirements in the
day-to-day actions of the school, as they use the phone and
Internet to consult primarily with students and to a lesser extent
learning coaches, ensuring that each child successfully completes
his/her instructional and career pathway programs. The Secondary
Student Engagement Specialist is responsible for working with
students, parents, support staff and certified teachers who
'virtually' facilitate a home-based student instructional
program.Other key responsibilities include the following:Monitor
and enforce the implementation of the schools academic initiatives
and policies;Ensure the academic success of individual students by
utilizing all levels of academic support available and by
maintaining a high level of communication with students to deliver
program information and address individual student needs;Assist and
monitor programs and supports in regards to MICA's Student
Engagement Initiative to address students struggling with being
chronically absent;Ensure adherence to Michigan Connections
Academy's student attendance policies by ensuring a deep knowledge
and understanding of the stateu0027s and schools attendance and
absenteeism requirements;Assist teaching staff with implementing
any program / process changes;Exhibit high quality communication
with all staff, students and families;Handle and / or assist
student problems escalated by parents and teachers;Provide
assistance to students in need of additional support and encourage
a high level of participation;Participate in student recruitment
and retainment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q &
A session;All other duties as assigned.RequirementsBachelor's
degree or commensurate experienceAbility to travelExperience
working with diverse populationsExcellent communication skills,
both oral and writtenExcellent organizational skillsCustomer
focused approachFlexibleDemonstrated ability to work well in fast
paced environmentTeam playerTechnologically proficient (especially
with Microsoft Office and G Suite products)Willingness to travel on
occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require
occasional overnight travel)
Keywords: Connections Education LLC., Lansing , Michigan Connections Academy - Secondary Student Engagement Specialist, Year, Other , Okemos, Michigan
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