ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Work Day: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and as approved by administration for school related events.
- Serves as a single point of contact and mentor for all non-instructional issues including orientation, ensuring students have all necessary equipment, and know how and when to access their courses
- Serves as a liaison between the student/guardian and other academic teachers and administration
- Examines academic progress and activity of students on their caseload on a regular basis
- Initiates recurring contact by phone with students and their families
- Arrange and moderate advisor/parent/student/teacher conferences as needed to address performance concerns
- Assists with staffing standardized testing
- Attends staff meetings and attends/participates in school and Stride sponsored Professional Development events
- Provides Student Support plans and progress mentoring of plans
- Provides ongoing re-registration support
- Provides outreach, training, and support to families who respond to surveys as it relates to family engagement to enhance the sense of community and belonging
- Provides individualized attention and support to students and Learning Coaches identified for training gaps or requested networking within the school community
- Initiates meaningful contact by phone, email, and other means with students and their Learning Coach
- Oversees weekly office hours/help sessions
- Increases professional knowledge and skills by attending required staff meetings; participating in school and K12 sponsored Professional Development and seeking other professional learning opportunities
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
- Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
- Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills, ability to coordinate varied tasks successfully
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to travel as needed, around 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities
- Ability to pass required background check
Notice
- This is a year-round position with the following time off: PTO days, Spring Break, Winter Break, Thanksgiving Break, Federal Holidays as Prescribed.
- This is not a position of the McFarland School District and does not have district benefits, including, but not limited to Wisconsin Retirement System eligibility
- This position does have healthcare, vision, dental, 401K, & bonuses
- Computer, printer, phone and internet stipend provided