Community Engagement Specialist
Lansing, MI
Everett High School – Meet and Confer /
Meet and Confer Standard (40 hours/week - 52 weeks/year) /
On-site
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Community Engagement Specialist for Everett High School. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you'll be at the heart of transforming education in Lansing. Serve as a resource for students and families, track Lansing Learning Hub goals, and actively shape the future through goal-setting and evaluations. Join us in fostering dynamic community and family connections to create an educational experience that truly makes a difference.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in education or counseling related field
- Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous successful guidance and youth counseling experience
- Knowledge of Lansing area resources and alternative education programs
Job Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support for families and high school-aged children.
- Track progress on Lansing Learning Hub goals proactively.
- Communicate with families and community entities for wrap-around student services.
- Alert administrators to any concerns.
- Conduct scheduled conferences with families and community organizations, documenting information.
- Fully engage in the growth model for goal setting, performance, and evaluations, while actively participating in school activities and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
$31,686 - $59,891 a year
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
