Certified Engagement Specialist

Area Cooperative Educational Services • North Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Certified Learner Engagement Specialist supports Area Cooperative Educational Services’ Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP), a grant-funded program anticipated to run through June 2027, as funding permits. The position pays $53.00 per hour.

Working as part of a three-person team in one city, the specialist helps increase student engagement, measured by attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction. Specialists focus on one or more areas: direct instruction in educational needs, mental health or social-emotional matters, or technology issues. They participate in training and regular meetings with their Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on evaluation metrics.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct engagement teamwork in one city to increase student attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction.
• Focus on one or more 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.
• Use strategies to increase learners’ participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities in conjunction with other specialists.
• Provide direct support to students and families.

What This Job Offers

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