Weekend Home Visitor - Student & Family Engagement

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Stamford Public Schools is launching LEAP Weekend Home Visitors to strengthen school-family relationships for students with prior absences. The role operates on weekends and requires visiting a minimum of five students per weekend, with reporting and collaboration with school staff.

Applicants should be SPS employees, willing to be trained in the LEAP model, and ideally bilingual. The project runs from November 2026 through June 2027, with schedule details and funding subject to Board approval.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the LEAP Home Visit model or willingness to be trained.
• Currently employed by Stamford Public Schools.
• Experience engaging with families in a home setting is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are desirable.
• Demonstrates passion for working with families and students.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekend home visits with parents/guardians of disengaged students, in homes or community locations.
• Commit to visiting a minimum of 5 students per weekend.
• Make phone calls to schedule visits with parents/caretakers.
• Attend professional development and debrief meetings as needed.
• Complete required reporting for the project.
• Collaborate with school personnel to support student engagement.

Skills

LEAP Home Visit model

SPS employee

Family engagement in home setting

Bilingual (preferable)

Passionate about families and students

Cooperative teamwork

Job description

Stamford Public Schools is launching LEAP Weekend Home Visitors to strengthen school-family relationships for students with prior absences. The role operates on weekends and requires visiting a minimum of five students per weekend, with reporting and collaboration with school staff.

Applicants should be SPS employees, willing to be trained in the LEAP model, and ideally bilingual. The project runs from November 2026 through June 2027, with schedule details and funding subject to Board approval.