High School Engagement Mentor - DCA (Work from Home) - Vacancy ID: 160857

Job Summary: The Engagement Mentor is a dynamic and results-driven team player who works as an integral member of student support team. This role will work collaboratively across various roles to support and improve student achievement and opportunities through direct mentoring and support of students and families. The role helps foster I educational support and exhibits a commitment and desire to provide the best experience possible for students and families. The role empowers families to increase their involvement and assist in their student’s education, facilitates engagement in school activities and provides clear and consistent communication regarding school expectations and activities from the Enrollment process through graduation. Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversees a caseload of students assigned to as the primary point of contact with the school • Monitors student participation and works to contact students who do not attend • Arranges support conferences as needed to address performance concerns; working to develop Student Support plans • Oversees the onboarding process for assigned students • Provides a reactive response to students who reach out for support • Provides ongoing re-registration support • Serves as a liaison between the student, Learning Coach and teachers to ensure that all school personnel understand how to contact and communicate with the student in a manner that builds ties between the student and the school • 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 • Serves as a point of contact for all non-instructional issues after placement, ensuring students have all necessary equipment and know both how and when to access their courses • Initiates meaningful contact by phone with students and their Learning Coach • Participates in the live online orientation sessions • Oversees weekly office hours/help sessions to support new families through the Strong Start process • Identifies school programs, resources, assistance to help each family make the most of what the schools have to offer • Increases professional knowledge and skills by attending required staff meetings; participating in school and K12 sponsored Professional Development and seeking other professional learning opportunities Notice: • This is a year-round position with the following time off: 20 days Discretionary Leave , 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 • This is a work from home position, with some required travel • Computer, printer, phone and internet stipend ($50 ) provided The above job description 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.