Learner Engagement Specialist-Certified

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES • , CT

12d • $45 - $45

About The Position

This grant-funded, part-time position supports Meriden Public Schools’ Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP). The program is anticipated to run through June 2027, subject to funding. The hourly pay rate is $45. The specialist works as part of a three-person team to increase student engagement, as 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. Specialists participate in training and scheduled meetings with their Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on evaluation metrics. The role includes reaching out to disengaged learners, conducting home visits, and using strategies to increase learners’ participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities in coordination with other specialists.

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 and 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, problem-solve and communicate issues, work within time constraints, and synthesize and communicate needs.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Work on a three-person team to increase student learner engagement, including attendance and participation in engagement activities and in-class instruction.
• Provide support in one or more areas: 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 coordination with other specialists.
• Provide direct support to students and families, including assessing learning and providing training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage.

What This Job Offers

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