Certified Engagement Specialist

Area Cooperative Educational Services; Whitneyville (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Cooperative Educational Services seeks a Certified Learner Engagement Specialist to support the LEAP attendance program in Whitneyville, CT. The role focuses on increasing student engagement through direct instruction, mental health and social-emotional support, and technology-related assistance.

As part of a three-person team, you will conduct home visits, outreach to disengaged learners, and collaborate with families and students to improve participation in educational activities.

Qualifications

• Experienced certified educator.
• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents.
• Able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners to improve attendance and participation.
• Conduct home visits and outreach to disengaged learners.
• Provide direct support in educational, mental health or tech areas.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings with Team Leader.
• Communicate needs and evaluation metrics to team.

Skills

Mental Health

Social-Emotional Issues

Home Visits

Direct Support

Effective Communication

Technology - MS Office

Collaboration

Education

Certified educator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified 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 IssuesConducting home visitsProviding direct support to families and studentsEffective communicationTechnology including Microsoft OfficeCollaborationAbility to:Effectively assess learning and provide trainingProblem-solve as issues arise and communicate forwardlyWork well within time constraintsSynthesize and communicate needs as they ariseJob 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.