Position Type: Administration/Campus Administration
Date Posted: 8/13/2025
Location: Lester Arnold High School
Closing Date: 08/20/2025
ASSOCIATE STUDENT REENGAGMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Associate -Student Reengagement
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO : Director of Schools
PAY GRADE: ADM-02
LOCATION: Education Support Services
DAYS: 215
FUNDING : Grant (Colorado Student Re-Engagement)
JOB ID & DATE: ADM-03 | August 2025
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY The Associate - Student Reengagement supports district and campus-level efforts to reengage students who have dropped out, are chronically absent, or are disengaged from school. This role focuses on outreach, individualized student support, barrier removal, and system coordination to ensure all students have equitable access to education. The specialist collaborates closely with students, families, staff, and community partners to remove barriers to attendance and support pathways to graduation. This position is essential to improving the district's engagement, attendance, and graduation outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS Education Level Details
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred; or
Associate's degree or at least 60 college credit hours and five (5) years of related work experience in social services, health, education, or outreach will be considered in combination
License / Certification Required
A valid Colorado driver's license is required.
Colorado Teaching or Counseling License preferred but not required
Work Experience Required
Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience working with students or families in education, outreach, or social service roles
Experience supporting high school-aged youth, particularly in underserved or at-risk populations
Experience with family engagement, community partnerships, or case management preferred
Other Skills and Abilities Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build trust and collaborate with diverse student and family populations
Experience conducting outreach, home visits, and one-on-one student interventions
Knowledge of attendance improvement strategies and dropout prevention frameworks
Ability to manage data and monitor outcomes related to student progress
Proficient with technology and case management systems
Fluency in Spanish preferred
FUNDING This position is funded through a Reengagement Grant for a two-year period beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Employment may be dependent on the successful renewal of grant funding. The district will make every effort to provide advance notice if funding is not realized.
EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of Adams County School District Board Policy, GCOA-Evaluation of Instructional Staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Major Responsibilities
- Locate and engage students who have dropped out or exhibit chronic absenteeism
- Partner with community agencies and internal teams to conduct outreach and initial needs assessments
- Conduct home visits and direct student outreach to remove barriers to reentry and participation
Individualized Intervention
- Develop and implement personalized support plans that include academic, behavioral, and wraparound supports
- Coordinate with school staff to deliver timely and effective interventions aligned with RtI or MTSS frameworks
Student & Family Support
- Foster strong, trusting relationships with students and their families
- Advocate for student needs and connect families with appropriate school and community resources
- Communicate attendance and graduation expectations through culturally responsive approaches
Data and Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts, case management activities, and student progress
- Track reengagement metrics and outcomes for grant compliance and internal reporting
- Identify trends in disengagement and help design system-level responses
Collaboration and Leadership
- Work closely with counselors, administrators, teachers, and attendance teams
- Participate in campus-based problem-solving and intervention teams
- Provide input on systems improvement to reduce barriers and promote graduation pathways
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment and will be expected to conduct home visits and outreach in the community and in the school. The Employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.
Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.
COLORADO TRANSPARENCY IN PAY AND BENEFITS Adams 14 is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits and complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees.
Compensation for this position is
$73,574 to
$104,368 per year (2025-2026), based on verified experience and qualifications, and aligned with the Adams 14 salary schedule. This position is scheduled for
215 work days annually. Additional compensation opportunities may be available through stipends or supplemental assignments, depending on job responsibilities.
Benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, District contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential support services, Wellness and preventive care programs. Voluntary coverage options for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer care, legal assistance, and accident insurance are available for all full-time staff.
Retirement and voluntary benefits include: Membership in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and optional retirement savings plans including 403(b) and 457(b).
For more detailed information, please review the Adams 14 Employee Benefits Guide, available on the District website.
