Certified Engagement Specialist

Aces; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Aces seeks a Certified Educator for the LEAP Learner Engagement Attendance Program in California. The role focuses on direct instruction, mental health or tech support, and outreach to disengaged learners. You will join a three-person team and report to the Team Leader, aiming to boost attendance and participation through engaging activities.

The grant-funded position runs through June 2027. Strong communication and collaboration with families and schools are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Certified educator with experience engaging students and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with school teams to support attendance and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support learners to improve attendance and participation.
• Conduct home visits and provide direct support to families and students.
• Collaborate with a three-person team and report to Team Leader on progress.

Skills

Mental Health /Social Emotional Issues

Home visits

Family and student support

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Certified Educator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## DescriptionCertified Learner Engagement Specialist, LEAPJob DescriptionThis is a grant funded position to support Area Cooperative Educational Services Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP). It is anticipated that this program will run from now until June 2027, as funding permits. The hourly pay rate is $53.00 per hour.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**This employee will conduct engagement teamwork in one city to increase student learner engagement as measured by attendance and participation in engagement activities, including in-class instruction. Specialists will be members of a three-person team and focus on one or more of the following areas: direct instruction in educational needs, mental health or social-emotional matters, or technology issues. Specialists will participate in training and regularly scheduled meetings with their Team Leader to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on status of evaluation metrics.The specialist will reach out to disengaged learners, conduct home visits, employ strategies to increase participation in educational, fun, and supportive activities for learner in conjunction with other specialists.**Skills in:*** Mental Health /Social Emotional Issues* Conducting home visits* Providing direct support to families and students* Effective communication* Technology including Microsoft Office* Collaboration**Ability to:*** Effectively assess learning and provide training* Problem-solve as issues arise and communicate forwardly* Work well within time constraints* Synthesize and communicate needs as they arise## QualificationsJob QualificationsAn experienced certified educator working at Mill Road School and interested in working with students and families.A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and to work collaboratively.