Learner Engagement Specialist-Non-Cert

Aces; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

ACES in Meriden, CT is seeking a Non-Cert Learner Engagement Specialist for the LEAP program. This grant-funded, part-time role supports Meriden Public Schools by improving student attendance and engagement through direct instruction, mental health and tech support.

The position involves team collaboration, home visits, and outreach to families, with regular team meetings to review metrics and strategies. Hours are hourly and funded through June 2027.

Qualifications

• Experienced non-certified educator focused on student and family engagement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners in Meriden, aiming to raise attendance and participation.
• Work as part of a three-person team on direct instruction, mental health, or technology support where needed.
• Reach out to disengaged learners and conduct home visits to encourage participation.

Skills

Mental Health / Social Emotional

Home visits

Family & student support

Effective communication

Technology: Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Experienced non-certified educator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Learner Engagement Specialist-Non-Cert# Learner Engagement Specialist-Non-CertMeriden - CTEnd Date 11/28/2026## OverviewSalary Range$28.00 - $28.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionNon-Certified Learner Engagement Specialist, LEAPThis is a grant funded position to support Meriden Public Schools, the 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 $28.00 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 trainings* Problem-solve as issues arise and communicate forwardly* Work well within time constraints* Synthesize and communicate needs as they arise## QualificationsJob QualificationsAn experienced non-certified educator interested in working with students and families.A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents and to work collaboratively.***PHYSICAL DEMANDS****: The physical demands described here 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.*This position will require work on the computer for periods of time. Sitting, walking through the building to other departments and carrying light materials. Intact hearing and the ability to communicate clearly***WORK ENVIRONMENT****: The work environment characteristics described here 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 essential functions.*The work environment has a low to moderate noise level. The position usually demands meeting deadlines with time constraints.Requirements are representative, but not all inclusive, of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.**External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the \"*****Careers at ACES*****\" link on** ***Interfaces*****.**