IQLA - Schoolwide Support Specialist

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

iQ Academy, Los Angeles delivers online/virtual home based instruction to K-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily and log attendance. We use the K-12, inc. curriculum as the basis for instruction and you will teach via the Engageli platform. Teachers instruct students online daily both synchronously and asynchronously. Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers and staff, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach.

Requirements

Reside in the state of California
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Flexible schedule
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
Ability to work collaboratively on teams
Prior experience working with at-risk youth
Ability to relate to new and returning student needs and provide support
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software
Experience moderating web meetings for small and large groups

Responsibilities

Support students through social-emotional learning and engagement initiatives.
Provide direct one-on-one and small-group support to referred students, including: navigating curriculum, implementing Back on Track Plans, completing assignments, and advocating for additional resources.
Develop student support plans and hold regular conferences with assigned students and families.
Host Continuing Care group sessions to allow students to engage, ask questions, and receive light-touch support.
Review and analyze survey data to identify at-risk students and coordinate timely intervention and supports.
Use data to inform all decisions and monitor student progress.
Encourage students to access and engage with their graduation plans.
Provide McKinney-Vento/Homeless (MKV) and foster youth resources and supports as needed.
Communicate regularly with teachers, guidance counselors, and administration regarding student needs and progress.
Use all available methods of contact and document contact attempts as directed by supervisor.
Maintain detailed documentation.
Support the onboarding of new students and families as needed, including but not limited to: Host sessions to support and engage new families, Provide email outreach to new students and families, Complete and log Welcome Calls with new families, Ensure student, Learning Coach, and parent accounts are active and functioning, Ensure online school is set up correctly, Host live orientation-to-virtual-school sessions, Host help desks and proactively contact students and Learning Coaches.
Conduct assemblies and small-group or one-on-one sessions to assist students in state testing preparation and assessment-taking strategies.
Assist in proctoring STAR 360 and other schoolwide measurement assessments.
Proctor state testing virtually and in person, as assigned.
Support school-wide initiatives and contribute to continuous school improvement efforts.
Support the school Esports Program.
Support and/or facilitate school assemblies and school-wide activities.
Reach out to community stakeholders for LCAP outreach and community involvement.
Create and maintain resources for students and families.
Assist in the creation and delivery of professional development.
Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings as needed.
Participate in school-wide events and activities as assigned.
Complete tasks as assigned based on school need, which may include responsibilities not specifically listed above.
Other duties as assigned.