Job Description

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Residency Requirement: Must be an Arkansas resident. This is a home-based position but will require 50% travel to events/event-planning/office.

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

The mission of Stride K12 partner school, Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA) 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!

The Regional Community Coordinator is responsible for improving academic and student experiences in the online environment through blended opportunities.  The Regional Community Coordinator will support families in their region by helping onboard new families, schedule regional school events, create and promote on social media, and support work-based learning experiences. The Regional Community Coordinator will also be responsible for providing resources for families in their communities.
 

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

Arrange and coordinate student face to face events within designated geographic area of the state to include:Monthly F2F meet and greetsOther F2F meetings as the geographical area deems needed based on interest and needs inventoriesStudent engagement in community service learning and work-based learning projectsFacilitate social media, marketing, and communication for student eventsCreate, distribute, and review surveys for families to determine type of events they support; gather feedback after events to determine effectivenessWork with leadership to create and plan appropriate events for studentsCoordinate with Career Tech team to connect with students doing work-based learning and/or practicum workCommunicate with students, schools, and businesses to ensure Career Prep student satisfaction and meaningful experiences for placementsWork with Family Engagement Coordinator to coordinate eventsWork with leadership to communicate information pertaining to community eventsWork with leadership team to create and communicate socialization opportunities for parents during state testingMay work with leadership to help develop hybrid learning opportunitiesOther duties as assigned
 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree ANDTwo (2) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, and/or facilitating community involvement OREquivalent combination of education and experience
 

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Residency Requirement: Must be an Arkansas resident

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Familiarity with online learning environment;Strong organizations and time management skills;Strong written and verbal communication skills;Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visit, etc.); Web proficiency;Ability to travel 50% of the time;Ability to clear required background check.Must reside in Arkansas

Desired Qualifications:  

Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, and/or facilitating community involvementStrong community relationshipsEvent Coordination experience

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 home-based position but will require 50% travel to events/event-planning/office

Job Type

Board Employee

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.