Online Learning Coach

MN Association of Charter Schools; Crosslake (MN); Remote; USD 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Crosslake Community School Online Program is seeking a dedicated Online Learning Coach at 0.4 FTE (16 hours/week). The role focuses on fostering relationships, promoting consistent engagement, and monitoring academic progress in a fully online environment to help students stay on track.

Responsibilities include MTSS participation, onboarding students, data-driven interventions, coordinating with families and staff, and supporting a mission of environmental education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Valid Minnesota teaching license required.
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching/advising experience with youth.
• Proficient with Google Workspace, LMS, and online instruction tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in online MTSS process and weekly meetings.
• Onboard new students and families with policies and platforms.
• Monitor progress and attendance weekly using data systems.
• Provide personalized support to promote engagement and success.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and admins.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Valid Minnesota Teaching License

Tools

Google Workspace

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Notes At 0.4 FTE: BA, Step 0 (Tier 1) at $11,860/yr to DOC, Step 0 (Tier 4) at $22,430/yr

Work Commitment

Work Commitment Part-Time

Job Description

FTE/HOUR ALLOTMENT
0.4 FTE (16 hours per week)

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to: Lead Learning Coach

MISSION ALIGNMENT
Our Mission: To grow environmentally literate, community-impacting learners of excellence.
Our Vision: CCS strives to be a school where students build meaningful connections with each other, the community, and the environment through exceptional and relevant learning experiences.

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
Crosslake Community School Online Program

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Online Learning Coach plays a vital role in ensuring student success by fostering strong relationships, promoting consistent engagement, and monitoring academic progress across the online learning environment. This position exists to provide personalized support, accountability, and encouragement to help students stay on track with coursework and meet their educational goals. As a key connector between students, families, and staff, the coach contributes to a close-knit school culture while helping identify and address barriers to learning. The role is essential in advancing the school’s mission to provide a supportive and responsive online education experience.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT & EXPERIENCE IMPACT
This position supports our strategic directions and contributes to creating positive daily experiences by:

For Students:

• Building meaningful relationships and providing personalized support to increase engagement, - motivation, and academic success in an online environment.
• Monitoring progress and attendance, intervening early to remove barriers, and connecting students with appropriate supports to promote their holistic growth.

For Staff & Community:

• Collaborating with teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure coordinated support for students across academic and social-emotional domains.
• Maintaining open, proactive communication with families to foster trust, reinforce school expectations, and strengthen the school-to-home connection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participates in the online MTSS process, including initiating referrals, implementing interventions, and attending weekly MTSS meetings
• Managing onboarding and orientation by meeting with new students and families to explain school policies, attendance expectations, testing requirements, and essential platforms, ensuring a smooth transition into the online environment.
• Monitoring academic progress and attendance weekly by tracking student data in JMC and identifying disengaged or at-risk students.
• Synthesizing performance data from learning platforms to gain a comprehensive view of student engagement and achievement, and using that data to inform timely, targeted interventions.
• Creating supportive student relationships by encouraging engagement, understanding each family's context, and helping students develop personalized schedules and routines to support independent learning.
• Communicating effectively with families and staff by providing regular feedback on student progress, maintaining records of interactions, and collaborating with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and administration.
• Collaborating with grade-level teams and school staff to align instructional plans, share strategies, and support school-wide initiatives such as Environmental Education (MESS-E and Salt Watch) and

College/Career Readiness

• Assisting students with technology navigation by guiding them through use of email, Google Calendar, and LMS features to foster digital independence and academic accountability.
• Contribute to school culture and community building by actively serving on at least one club or committee, supporting student engagement, staff collaboration, or school-wide initiatives.
• Supporting student services coordination by connecting students to internal supports (counselors, interventionists, special education, 504 Coordinator), co-authoring 504 plans when needed, and triaging students to the appropriate team member for additional help.
• Participating in school operations by attending staff meetings, contributing to testing logistics, and completing additional duties that enhance student outcomes and school-wide cohesion.

CORE VALUES DEMONSTRATED IN THIS ROLE

• Respect: Building strong, supportive relationships with students and families by honoring individual circumstances, listening with empathy, and creating a welcoming online environment.
• Excellence: Monitoring student progress and engagement closely, implementing timely interventions, and guiding students toward successful course completion and academic growth.
• Learning: Seeking continuous improvement by adapting strategies to meet the evolving needs of online learners and staying current with best practices in student support.
• Integrity: Following through on commitments, maintaining student confidentiality, and modeling responsibility, professionalism, and consistency in communication and action.
• Community: Collaborating regularly with staff, students, and families to ensure a cohesive, mission-driven approach to supporting every learner’s success.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Remote work environment with a typical 8-hour workday (pro-rated for FTE)
• Standard office hours are 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (pro-rated for FTE); remaining hours are flexible based on duties
• Annual schedule includes 175 workdays (prorated based on start date), including school and professional development days
• Frequent sitting and hand use (e.g., typing, computer work) required
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and crouching
• Must be able to talk and hear effectively to support virtual instruction and communication
• Occasionally required to lift and carry materials up to 25 lbs
• Occasional travel may be required for in-person collaboration or training
• Requires strong organization, independent time management, and the ability to collaborate virtually with staff and leadership

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Agreement: 175 school calendar days
• Schedule: 8 hours per day (pro-rated for FTE); general business hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with flexibility as needed
• Position Type: Remote
• Technology Requirements: Must maintain and regularly update Google Calendar as the school uses Google Workspace
• Meeting Requirements: Must attend all required weekly meetings including department, MTSS and full staff meetings
• Delegation Structure: Required to establish and maintain a clear delegation structure for the Online School during any absences
• Salary Range: At 0.4 FTE: BA, Step 0 (Tier 1) at $11,860/yr to DOC, Step 0 (Tier 4) at $22,430/yr, placement will vary depending on education and experience. View the salary grid for teachers and learning coaches, accessible via our Employment page. Crosslake Community School
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid time off

DISCLAIMER: This position description accurately reflects the primary duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the role. It does not exclude other assigned duties not mentioned above. CCS is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community of educators.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching, advising, or working with youth in an educational or advocacy setting

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively

Technology Proficiency:

• Demonstrated fluency with educational technology tools including Google Workspace (Docs, Meet, Drive, Calendar), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to integrate technology creatively and effectively into instruction and school operations, with a growth mindset toward emerging tools and practices, including AI.

Personal attributes:

• Commitment to environmental education and making a positive community impact
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple modalities, including virtual one-on-one meetings with students (a core expectation), as well as through phone calls, email and chat
• Must be responsive, approachable, and committed to fostering strong connections in a fully online learning environment.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and a student-centered mindset

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an online or blended learning environment
• Familiarity with special education supports and inclusive instructional practices
• Experience working with diverse learners, including students with IEPs or English language learners
• Willingness to participate in or lead extracurricular activities or school events
• Experience with educational technology integration and innovation, digital instructional design, or AI-informed teaching practices.

Institution Description

Located near the Brainerd Lakes Area, Crosslake School is a thriving, public, charter school with an environmental focus that serves students both in person in beautiful Crosslake and online throughout the state of Minnesota.

Please visit our website to learn more! https://www.crosslakekids.org/