Current position - P/T; 3 days p/week.  Potential conversion to F/T position for 2025/2026 school year.

Position Summary

The Learning Engagement Coach collaborates with colleagues across grades 7-12 using a human-centered design framework to support student learning. In this part-time role, the LEC works closely with the Learning Engagement Lead to support NEIA students as they discover their unique learning strengths, passions, and growth areas, build resilience to navigate learning challenges, design their learning plans, and communicate and self-advocate with others inside and outside the NEIA community. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Embraces NEIA’s core principles of empathy, equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaboration in all activities and actions.
• Encourages a culture of inclusion at NEIA, sharing a strengths-based perspective on neurodiversity and learning differences.
• Regularly pushes into classrooms, interacting with NEIA students and teaching staff to discuss success strategies informed by emergent, real-time challenges and dynamic and ongoing reflection on those challenges.
• Meets individually and in small groups with NEIA students to guide the creation and revision of innovator-designed learning plans focused on goal setting and achievement, interest exploration, strengths articulation, habit formation and practice, and executive functioning skill development.
• Communicates regularly about the evolving needs of NEIA students on their assigned student caseload with the Learning Engagement Lead, NEIA Advocates, and teaching and counseling staff.
• Actively collaborates with the Learning Engagement Lead to support the development of inclusive classroom learning environments and the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and differentiated instruction.
• Maintains communications and record-keeping using Learning Engagement Team guidelines and systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Learning Engagement Coach does not supervise any other employees at NEIA.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with experience and/or academic pursuit in learning engagement, or related field.  
• At least one year of experience in a similar role or a related field.
• Experience in teaching, academic coaching, curriculum design and implementation, or creating educational accommodations.
• Experience working with youth.

Qualifications  

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, NEIA staff, and parents/guardians.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in human-centered design,  adult learning theory, learning support, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations governing special education and student support services.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Flexibility, sense of humor, and willingness to embrace uncertainty in a dynamic and innovative school environment.

About New England Innovation Academy

At New England Innovation Academy (NEIA), our mission and pillars form the bedrock of a holistic and transformative educational experience. This approach integrates academic learning with personal growth, allowing students to discover their passion and purpose, innovate with impact, and prepare for what comes next. Our students, known as 'innovators,' embark on a journey that is as much about self-discovery as it is about skill acquisition. Human-centered design is central to NEIA's philosophy and curriculum. Through real-world inclusion, students apply knowledge in practical projects with the community and industry. This experiential approach teaches vital skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and empathy while encouraging deep questioning and critical thinking across disciplines. Skilled educators enrich interdisciplinary learning through integrated projects, relevant problem-solving, and active engagement. Hands-on learning fosters innovation, creative thinking, empathy, and connection to the real world. Students delve into experiences and ideas that stimulate initiative, reflection, and ownership over their education. As NEIA continues to grow, expanding our enrollment t...o 350–375 students in the coming years, we seek passionate educators committed to this visionary approach. We look for professionals who excel in applying innovative teaching practices, are adept in student-centered and integrated learning, and are experienced in or excited about competency-based assessment. Continuous professional learning and a willingness to contribute to curriculum development and program scaling are essential. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos at NEIA. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where every individual feels a sense of belonging. By fostering a community that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, we aim to create an inclusive culture for both our students and staff. To better understand our unique educational environment and ethos, we encourage prospective applicants to visit our website at https://neiacademy.org for more information.

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