Certified Engagement Specialist

Aces; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitney Academy in Hamden, CT seeks a Certified Learner Engagement Specialist for the LEAP grant program. This part-time role, funded through June 2027, pays $53.00 per hour and focuses on increasing student attendance and engagement through targeted in-class and outreach activities.

You will work in a small team to support learners, families, and teachers with direct instruction, mental health or social-emotional support, and technology needs, including home visits and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Experienced certified educator with ability to engage students and families.
• Strong communication skills across diverse constituents.
• Ability to conduct home visits and provide direct support.

Responsibilities

• Increase student attendance and participation through engagement activities.
• Work in a three-person team focusing on instructional, mental health, or tech needs.
• Participate in training and Team Leader meetings to evaluate progress.
• Reach out to disengaged learners and conduct home visits.

Skills

Mental Health

Home visits

Family & student support

Communication

MS Office

Collaboration

Education

Certified educator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Engagement Specialist# Certified Engagement SpecialistWhitney Academy - Hamden, CT 06517End Date 12/02/2026## OverviewSalary Range$53.00 - $53.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## 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 Whitney Academy and interested in working with students and families.A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and to work collaboratively.