Pennwood Cyber Charter School – Engagement Specialist (26/27 SY)
About The Position
Pennwood Cyber Charter School is a Pennsylvania public cyber charter school serving students in grades K–12 through a flexible, student-centered online learning model. As a cyber charter school, Pennwood provides students and families across Pennsylvania with access to high-quality virtual instruction, individualized support, and innovative educational opportunities designed to promote academic success, engagement, and career readiness. Pennwood operates on a unique school calendar that includes a Connections Term (CTerm), which provides additional instructional opportunities, enrichment experiences, intervention support, and credit recovery programming for students. The school is committed to fostering strong relationships, meaningful student engagement, and a collaborative virtual school culture that supports the whole child. Pennwood staff members participate in a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement contributions through a 403(b) plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office products and student information systems
- Ability to travel as needed for school events, training, or student support activities
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students and families in educational settings preferred
- Experience supporting student engagement, intervention systems, attendance initiatives, or MTSS processes preferred
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and facilitation skills
- Ability to build trust and rapport with students and families in a virtual environment
- Ability to manage student caseloads, outreach responsibilities, and documentation systems effectively
- Ability to analyze engagement indicators and support intervention planning
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and student needs in a fast-paced virtual setting
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students and families
- Monitor attendance, participation, lesson completion, engagement trends, and intervention indicators for assigned caseloads
- Conduct proactive outreach and ongoing family communication to support student success
- Support onboarding and transition processes for students and families entering the school community
- Promote student engagement opportunities including clubs, events, school activities, and school culture initiatives
- Participate in MTSS meetings, intervention discussions, and student support planning
- Lead or support intervention follow-through and student re-engagement planning efforts
- Assist with attendance recovery efforts and identification of engagement barriers
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, coordinators, administrators, and support teams regarding student needs and interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation related to student engagement, outreach efforts, interventions, and follow-up actions
- Support PBIS implementation efforts, school culture initiatives, and belonging-focused activities
- Participate in schoolwide engagement events, intervention initiatives, and student support activities
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working with students and families
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health coverage
- retirement contributions through a 403(b) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
