Learning Engagement Specialist

Learning Engagement Specialist

Goal of the Position: To provide targeted support and coordination for students in need of additional academic and behavioral support in order to improve outcomes increase engagement and promote successful participation in the school environment.

Position Summary: The Learning Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting students identified as at-risk due to academic behavioral social-emotional or attendance concerns. This role focuses on coordinating interventions maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment and collaborating with staff families and support services to promote student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the academic support classroom or intervention setting
• Build positive relationships with students to foster engagement accountability and growth
• Monitor and support student behavior using restorative practices and proactive interventions
• Implement and track individualized behavior and academic intervention plans
• Collaborate with teachers counselors administrators and support staff to align interventions
• Communicate with families regarding student progress concerns and successes
• Support students in developing social-emotional skills conflict resolution strategies and self-regulation
• Maintain accurate documentation of student data interventions and outcomes
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary
• Facilitate or support small group instruction or skill-building sessions as needed
• Support attendance monitoring and collaborate with school staff to address truancy concerns

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education
• Experience working with at-risk youth or in a school-based support role
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies trauma-informed practices and restorative approaches
• Strong communication collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience with PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
• Familiarity with MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) frameworks
• Skill in de-escalation techniques and conflict mediation
• Cultural responsiveness and ability to work with diverse student populations
• Data tracking and progress monitoring experience

Work Environment

• School-based setting often working with small groups or individual students
• May involve managing challenging behaviors and high-needs situations
• Requires flexibility patience and strong problem-solving skills

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator Janelle Brouwer Superintendent Marion Independent School District Marion Iowa 52302; or by telephoning . Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the Districts Equity and Title IX Coordinator Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa 52302 3

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Milwaukee Area Office Reuss Federal Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee WI. 53203-2292 or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowa 50319-1004 or 1- This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of or in addition to an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school districts central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.