Learner Engagement Specialist-Non-Cert

This is a grant funded position to support Waterbury Public Schools the Learner Engagement Attendance Program (LEAP). 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. Specialist will be a member 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. Specialist will participate in training and regularly scheduled meetings with Team Leader and City Coordinator. 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. Specialist will participate in bi-weekly meetings with other teams and City Coordinator to assess needs, share strategies, and provide feedback on status of evaluation metrics.

Skills in:

• Mental Health /Social Emotional Issues
• Conducting home visits
• Providing direct support to families and student
• 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 communicates needs as they arise