Certified Engagement Specialist

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

Job summary

Bridge at ACES in North Haven, CT seeks a Certified Learner Engagement Specialist for the LEAP program. This grant-funded, part-time role focuses on improving learner attendance and participation through direct instruction, mental health support, and technology assistance.

You will join a three-person team, conduct home visits, and implement engaging activities with families. Qualifications require an experienced certified educator with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• This is a grant funded position supporting LEAP; must be an experienced certified educator.
• It requires the ability to engage learners, families, and schools effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration with a three-person team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in one city to improve attendance and participation.
• Provide direct instruction in educational needs, mental health, or technology issues as assigned.
• Attend trainings and regular team meetings to review evaluation metrics.
• Reach out to disengaged learners and conduct home visits to support participation.
• Coordinate engaging, fun, and supportive activities with the team.

Skills

Mental Health

Social-Emotional Issues

Home Visits

Family & Student Support

Communication

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Certified Educator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Engagement Specialist# Certified Engagement SpecialistThe Bridge at ACES - North Haven, CT 06473End 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## QualificationsAn experienced certified educator, employed at Bridge and interested in working with students and families.A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and to work collaboratively.