Position: Student Engagement SpecialistReports To: Curriculum DirectorLocation: Across CampusesEmployment Status: Part-time, Temporary, 10-monthHourly Rate: $24.19 - $30.23 per hour, maximum of 29 hours per weekStart Date: ImmediatelyApplication Deadline: Open until filledPosition OverviewThe Met High School seeks to hire an energetic and flexible individual to support the Met in serving as a part-time Student Engagement Specialist. This position includes acting as a substitute advisor and providing general coverage on internship days. The Student Engagement Specialist is a versatile educator, combining the substitute advisor and coverage provider roles. This position is crucial in maintaining a consistent, supportive learning environment for students across various educational settings.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLearning EnvironmentCreate 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.Supervision and SafetySupervise students in various school-related settings, including coverage sessions.Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilitiesEstablish and maintain safety standards for student behaviorTake necessary precautions to protect students and school resourcesInstructional DutiesInstruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methodsAdapt and scaffold teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student needs and interests.Support and nurture students' academic, social-emotional, and physical needsProfessional ConductServe as an advisor, mentor, and model of appropriate habits and behaviorsCommunicate and interact effectively with students and staffComplete new hire compliance training before starting employmentSupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the curriculum director, with work reviewed for conformance to established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
This role requires adaptability to collaborative planning, facilitation, and use of Met materials.