STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Sylvania; Bridgeport, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools’ Adult Learning Center seeks a Student Support Specialist to coordinate testing, maintain data, and help students access services, with emphasis on proctoring and online coursework.

You will work with the Data Manager, counselors, and instructional staff to ensure program requirements are met and students progress toward graduation; associate degree required, bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Education, data entry, or student services.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing and scheduling for adult education students.
• Enter and track student data in LACES and other systems.
• Monitor progress in Edgenuity and report at‑risk students.
• Facilitate credit reviews and monitor diploma progress.
• Collaborate with Data Manager, counselors, and staff to meet program requirements.

Skills

Adult Education experience

Data entry

Student services

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

LACES

Edgenuity

Microsoft Office

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Adult Education

ADULT LEARNING CENTER

Salary: $56,085.00

Job Summary

The Student Support Specialist supports adult education students by coordinating testing, maintaining accurate data, and helping students access services needed for success. This position has a strong focus on test proctoring, LACES data entry, credit tracking, and monitoring student progress in online learning platforms such as Edgenuity. The role works closely with the Data Manager, counselors, and instructional staff to ensure students are supported and program requirements are met.

Student Support & Scheduling

• Serve as a point of contact for current and prospective students.
• Schedule student testing and support services.
• Assist students with accessing support services and referrals.
• Monitor attendance and collaborate with staff to ensure timely feedback on student progress.

Test Proctoring

• Prepare testing rooms and materials.
• Verify student identification and follow check-in procedures.
• Administer and monitor tests to ensure a secure environment.
• Follow all testing rules and report any issues.

LACES Data Entry

• Enter and update student information in LACES.
• Track attendance, testing, and outcomes.
• Ensure data is accurate and up to date.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Data Manager.

Credit Diploma Support

• Conduct credit reviews for students in the diploma program.
• Enter and update student credits.
• Track progress toward graduation.
• Complete end-of-semester credit entry.

Edgenuity Monitoring

• Monitor student progress in Edgenuity courses.
• Track completion and pacing.
• Identify students who need support.
• Communicate with staff about student progress.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience in Adult Education, data entry, or student services.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.