Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

The Title I Engagement Coach supports academic engagement and family-school partnerships for students. This role focuses on monitoring academic progress, coordinating support services, and helping families strengthen their involvement in the educational process. Through ongoing communication and proactive engagement strategies, the Engagement Coach ensures students receive the academic support, connection, and guidance needed to be successful in the online learning environment.

Residency Requirement: Must reside in Ohio

Licensure and Certification: Must hold a valid or have the ability to obtain an Ohio license, such as an Ohio Teaching License, Pupil Services License, School Counseling License, or Educational Aide Permit. The school may accept other Ohio educator credentials that meet state regulations and are suitable for work in student academic support roles.

Start Date: July 2026

K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. 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 K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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 Title I Engagement Coach supports academic engagement and family-school partnerships for students. This role focuses on monitoring academic progress, coordinating support services, and helping families strengthen their involvement in the educational process. Through ongoing communication and proactive engagement strategies, the Engagement Coach ensures students receive the academic support, connection, and guidance needed to be successful in the online learning environment.

Essential Functions

Academic Engagement Monitoring

• Maintain a caseload of students and monitor course pacing, activity, assignment completion, and academic progress.

• Identify early signs of academic decline and initiate academic interventions.

• Conduct consistent check-ins with students and Learning Coaches regarding academic expectations and progress.

Family Partnership & Student Support

• Serve as a central point of communication for families regarding curriculum, grading, and school expectations.

• Provide training and guidance to help families support learning routines and academic habits.

• Follow up with families responding to Students First Check-In surveys to deliver personalized support.

Intervention Coordination

• Arrange academic support conferences with teachers and counselors when students demonstrate academic risk.

• Assist students in creating individualized academic improvement plans aligned with MTSS and Title I supports.

• Coordinate referrals to tutoring, supplemental instruction, or other academic resources.

Engagement & Community-Building

• Encourage participation in virtual school events and enrichment opportunities.

• Promote student involvement in activities that foster connection, attendance in live sessions, and academic engagement.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated based on effectiveness in supporting academic engagement, accuracy in monitoring student progress, quality of family communication, coordination of academic interventions, collaboration with instructional staff, and adherence to Title I requirements and school policies.

Minimum Required Qualifications:    

• State of Ohio Resident

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 or more years in education experience

• Ability to travel up to 25% of time to administer state assessments and attend in person professional development.

• Must hold a valid or have the ability to obtain an Ohio license, such as an Ohio Teaching License, Pupil Services License, School Counseling License, or Educational Aide Permit. The school may accept other Ohio educator credentials that meet state regulations and are suitable for work in student academic support roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Web proficiency; 

• Familiarity with the online learning experience; 

• Ability to pass required background check. 

• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment; 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills and organizational skills.

ODLS Engagement Coordinator

Job Type

Board Employee_CW

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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