Community Family Advisor

Job Description

State: Oklahoma

Area: Advisor

Teaching Certification Required: None required

Residency Requirements: Oklahoma

• Oklahoma Residents Preferred
  

The Community FamilyAdvisor is responsible for increasing student and learning coach engagement within the school to drive improved academic growth. The role is committed to providing consistent support throughout the student experience.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with 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, Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) 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!

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, from 8a - 5p.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Oversee a caseload of students assigned by the school to increase engagement (e.g., monitoring student log in, class attendance) through intervention (e.g., Learning Coach training, catch up sessions, time management).
  
• Provide consistent proactive support to students using data resources.
  
• Provide support to students and Learning Coaches through the Onboarding (Strong Start) experience.
  
• Serve as primary point of contact between students and Learning Coaches and teachers and/or school administration.
  
• Pursue and apply continuous education and training to increase efficacy with the dynamic needs of their students and Learning Coaches
  

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of college AND
  
• Two (2) years of experience in education OR
  
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience
  

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
  
• Organizations skills, multi-tasking abilities;
  
• Customer service focus;
  
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment;
  
• Experience coordinating academically-oriented clubs and extra-curricular activities;
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Web proficiency;
  
• Familiarity with the online learning experience;
  
• Ability to travel 20% of the time;
  
• Ability to clear required background check.
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) years of college education.
  
• Experience working with the proposed age group.
  
• Experience supporting adults and children in learning and the use of technology.
  
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (ex. database and web-based tools).
  

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 virtual position that may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor.
  

Job Type
Regular

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.

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