Student Engagement Specialist

Student Engagement Specialist

Title: Student Engagement Specialist Location: Providence, RI Description: Position: Student Engagement Specialist Reports To: Curriculum Director Location: Across Campuses Daily Rate: Part-Time, 29 hours per week, $30/hour Start Date: Immediately Application Deadline: Open until filled Overview: The Met High School seeks to hire an energetic and flexible individual to support the Met in serving as a Student Engagement Specialist, which includes acting as a substitute advisor. The Met is a network of six small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. With high standards and strong family engagement, the Met's individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students' passion for learning. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. The hallmarks of a Met education include internships, individual learning plans, advisory, and a breakthrough college transition program. Role: The Student Engagement Specialist serves as a versatile educator. This position is crucial in maintaining a consistent, supportive learning environment for students across various educational settings. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Learning Environment Create an atmosphere conducive to students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development Foster a classroom environment that encourages student involvement and achievement of learning objectives Maintain a personalized, rigorous, and socially engaging advisory environment 2. Supervision and Safety Supervise students in various school-related settings Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities Establish and maintain safety standards for student behavior Take necessary precautions to protect students and school resources 3. Instructional Duties Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods Adapt and scaffold teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student needs and interests Support and nurture students' academic, social-emotional, and physical needs 4. Professional Conduct Serve as a model of appropriate habits and behaviors Communicate and interact effectively with students and staff Complete new hire compliance training before starting employment Key Qualifications: Associate Degree, or 48 college credits, or a passing score of at least 461 on the ParaPro Assessment. A certificate of completion of an approved Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program, in addition to one of the above OR a Bachelor's Degree that meets RIDE Standards Positive, team-player Good oral and written communication skills Comfortable working with a diverse population of students and staff Highly organized with the ability to multitask Passionate and committed to school philosophy Understands Met mission, vision, and practices Is consistent and reliable Skills in differentiation and scaffolding for equitable curriculum access Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment Salary: Per Diem - $30.00/Hr.