Certified Engagement Specialist

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES • North Haven, CT

7d • $53 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

This grant-funded, part-time 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 in one city to increase student engagement, measured by 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 role includes reaching out to disengaged learners, conducting home visits, and using strategies with other specialists to increase participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities. The specialist also participates in training and regularly scheduled meetings with the Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on evaluation metrics.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a three-person team in one city to increase student learner engagement, including attendance and participation in activities and in-class instruction.
• Provide support in 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.
• Work with other specialists to use strategies that increase learners’ participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities.

What This Job Offers

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