LEAP Engagement Specialist

BRISTOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a LEAP Engagement Specialist to support attendance initiatives in a part-time role (25 hours/week). You will maintain family caseloads, schedule home visits, and log activities while collaborating with district attendance teams to improve student outcomes.

Preferred candidates speak English and Spanish, with strong communication, record-keeping, and office skills using Word, Excel, PowerSchool, and Munis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate/bachelor's preferred.
• Part-time role with 25 hours/week in Bristol Public Schools.
• Ability to communicate with families and school staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of families engaged in LEAP.
• Schedule and complete home visits; document visits in the log; meet bi-weekly with LEAP Coordinator.
• Deliver LEAP materials and district information; engage families with district opportunities.
• Make calls to students/families to build relationships to improve attendance; track contact outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Attendance support

Student relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerSchool

Munis

Job description

• Position Type: Non-Certified: Support Aides/ Student Support Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: City Wide
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Position Title: LEAP Engagement Specialist

Location: Bristol Public School District, City Wide (PreK-12)

Position Type: Part-time, 25 hours per week, 8:00AM to 1:30PM

Salary Range: $25.00, hourly, Non-Certified

Education Level/Qualifications: A high school education or the equivalent required; Associate's or Four-Year Degree preferred.

Description: Area Bristol Public Schools is participating in the LEAP program to address and improve students' attendance through a personal connection at our schools and in turn improve student outcomes.

The BPS Non-Certified LEAP Engagement Specialists will:

• Complete LEAP 101 training.
• Maintain an active caseload of families engaged in the LEAP process, including scheduling and completing home visits, documenting visits in the electronic Home Visitor log, meet bi-weekly with the LEAP Coordinator.
• Deliver LEAP materials and district information; engage families with various topics and opportunities available through the district.
• Make phone calls to identified students/families, with the intent of building healthy relationships with the student and families to improve attendance and removal of barriers that prevent the student from attending school or succeeding in school in general. The project will track contact made with each student and their family and its success. This position will work closely with school and district attendance team leads.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Preferred: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with parents, staff and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate to the position.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerschool and Munis; good telephone techniques; general office skills; adaptability; operation of office machines; accuracy; good public relation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most frequently required to actively circulate around the facility. This involves frequent transitions from standing, to sitting, to bending. The employee is required to work with hands and continuously will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing or word processing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, such as AV equipment and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee continuously is interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently will be required to meet multiple demands from several people.