Learner Engagement Specialist-Non-Cert
About The Position
This grant-funded, non-certified position supports Meriden Public Schools’ Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP). The program is anticipated to run through June 2027, subject to continued funding. The specialist works as part of a three-person team to increase student engagement, measured through attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction. Depending on the focus area, the specialist provides direct instruction and support related to 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 alongside other specialists to increase learner participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities. The specialist participates in training and regularly scheduled meetings with the Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on evaluation metrics. The position requires an experienced non-certified educator interested in working with students and families, with effective communication and collaboration skills. Work may involve computer use, sitting, walking within the building, and carrying light materials. The environment has low to moderate noise, and the role usually involves deadlines and time constraints. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Experienced non-certified educator interested in working with students and families.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and work collaboratively.
- 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.
- Ability to assess learning and provide training effectively.
- Ability to problem-solve as issues arise and communicate proactively.
- Ability to work within time constraints and synthesize and communicate needs as they arise.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
- Ability to use a computer for periods of time, sit, walk through the building to other departments, and carry light materials.
- Intact hearing and ability to communicate clearly.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a three-person team to increase student learner engagement, attendance, and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction.
- Provide direct instruction or support 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 report on evaluation metrics.
- Reach out to disengaged learners and conduct home visits.
- Use strategies with other specialists to increase learner participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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