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About this role
Company Description
KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.
WHY TEACH AT KIPP?
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts
The KIPP Difference
Respect - For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students
Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow
Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
In the 2026-2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:
- KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
- KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
- KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
- KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade
For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.
K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm
High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.
Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.
To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Temporary Student Engagement Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring students successfully access, engage in, and persist in school. This role is primarily focused on removing barriers to student attendance and retention through proactive outreach, data-driven intervention, and strong family partnerships.
While the position supports targeted recruitment efforts, it is not a recruitment- or enrollment-only role. Instead, the Coordinator is responsible for strengthening student engagement from onboarding through sustained attendance and persistence, ensuring that every student and family feels connected, supported, and set up for success.
This role is based at the regional office and works closely with school and regional teams, including Assistant Principals of Operations (APOs), parent liaisons, the Student Information Systems (SIS) team, and the enrollment team. The Coordinator will be specifically aligned to VOICE but will operate across campuses as needed.
Core Responsibilities
Student Access & Onboarding
Partner with the schools and enrollment teams to support student onboarding and ensure a smooth transition into school communities
Identify and address barriers to student enrollment completion, first-day attendance, and early engagement
Support systems that ensure students are successfully attached within the first weeks of school
Attendance Monitoring & Intervention
Track daily attendance data and identify trends, including chronic absenteeism and at-risk students
Execute targeted outreach to families (calls, texts, home visits as appropriate) to improve daily attendance
Collaborate with school-based teams to implement attendance intervention plans
Student Retention & Persistence
Identify early warning indicators for student disengagement (attendance, behavior, family communication)
Coordinate interventions and follow-up plans with school teams and families
Build strong relationships with students and families to increase retention and long-term engagement
Family Communication & Engagement
Serve as a key point of contact for families needing additional support
Maintain consistent, proactive communication with families to address barriers and build trust
Connect families to school and community-based resources as needed
Community Outreach & Targeted Recruitment
Support targeted, community-based recruitment efforts aligned to increasing equitable access
Represent KIPP Jacksonville at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities
Collaborate with the enrollment team to ensure outreach efforts translate into student access and enrollment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working in schools, community organizations, or youth-serving environments preferred
Strong commitment to educational equity and student success
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse students, families, and communities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfort working with data to inform outreach and intervention strategies
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
Passing a background check, as required by law
In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Key Competencies
Relationship Building: Develops trust with students, families, and staff
Data-Driven Action: Uses data to prioritize outreach and interventions
Persistence & Follow-Through: Ensures no student falls through the cracks
Cultural Responsiveness: Engages families with respect and understanding
Collaboration: Works effectively across regional and school-based teams
Additional Information
APPLY
This is a temporary, grant-funded (UniSIG) position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026
The role is based at the regional office, with regular travel to campuses required
Work schedule may include occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement or community events
The compensation for this position is $20 per hour.
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at LAnderson@kippjax.org. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.