Part Time Ambassador

About the role

The Non-Instructional Student Support role focuses on fostering a high touch approach to educational support, empowering families to increase their involvement and assist in their student’s education, and facilitating engagement in school activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between students, Learning Coaches, and teachers/administration
• Contact late starting or missing students by phone and work to quickly ensure a Strong Start at the school
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-5 or as defined by the school
• Oversee a caseload of students assigned as their main point of contact with the school
• Initiate meaningful, recurring contact by phone with students and their Learning Coach
• Initiate larger student support interventions when a student begins showing signs of academic decline
• Arrange support conferences as needed to address performance concerns
• Assist students in creating plans to get back on track
• Provide outreach, training, and support to families who respond to Students First Check In surveys
• Increase professional knowledge and skills by attending required staff meetings, participating in school and K12 sponsored Professional Development, and seeking other professional learning opportunities
• Participate in State testing as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience
• Residency Requirement: Missouri residents preferred
• This position is virtual

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
• Familiarity with the online learning experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Web proficiency
• Ability to work independently, typically 20+ hours per week is required
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

Skills

• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g. database and web-based tools)

Benefits

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