Certified Engagement Specialist

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES • North Haven, CT

7d • $53 - $53

About The Position

This grant-funded position supports Area Cooperative Educational Services' Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP). The program is anticipated to run through June 2027, as funding permits. The hourly pay rate is $53.00. The specialist works as part of a three-person team to increase learner engagement in one city, measured by student attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction. Team members focus on one or more areas: direct instruction in educational needs, mental health or social-emotional matters, or technology issues. The specialist participates in training and scheduled meetings with the Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on evaluation metrics. The role also involves reaching out to disengaged learners, conducting home visits, and using strategies with other specialists to encourage participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities.

Requirements

• Be an experienced certified educator employed at The Bridge.
• Demonstrate effective communication with a variety of constituents.
• Be able to work collaboratively.
• Have skills in mental health or social-emotional issues, conducting home visits, providing direct support to families and students, effective communication, technology including Microsoft Office, and collaboration.
• Be able to work within time constraints and synthesize and communicate needs as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engagement teamwork in one city to increase student engagement, attendance, and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction.
• Provide support in one or more focus areas: direct instruction in educational needs, mental health or social-emotional matters, or technology issues.
• Participate in training and regularly scheduled meetings with the Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on evaluation metrics.
• Reach out to disengaged learners and conduct home visits.
• Work with other specialists to encourage learners' participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities.
• Assess learning needs and provide training.
• Problem-solve as issues arise and communicate needs and updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed