Attendance Coordinator

BRIDGEPORT • Bridgeport, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great Oaks Charter School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Attendance Coordinator to join our team. The Attendance Coordinator will play a vital role in promoting student attendance and engagement by providing support and intervention to students and families, while also managing and analyzing attendance data to help inform schoolwide decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, experience working with youth and families, and the ability to use data to identify attendance trends and areas of concern. As this position requires home visits, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth and families, particularly in an educational or social services setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and student information systems; experience with Excel and PowerSchool preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and clearly communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services for families.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Great Oaks Charter School.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students struggling with attendance issues.
• Conduct home visits to address attendance concerns and provide support to families.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and support staff to develop strategies for improving student attendance.
• Implement attendance intervention programs and initiatives to promote regular school attendance.
• Connect families with community resources and support services to address barriers to attendance.
• Conduct student check-ins and provide mentoring and support to help students overcome attendance challenges.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, outreach, and intervention efforts.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to address attendance concerns and provide support.
• Manage and track attendance data using Excel, PowerSchool, and other approved school systems.
• Generate and review attendance reports to monitor daily attendance, chronic absenteeism, tardiness, and other key attendance indicators.
• Analyze attendance trends by student, grade level, or other relevant groups to identify students requiring additional intervention.
• Prepare and present attendance data to school leadership, teachers, student support teams, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership and the Data Coordinator to ensure attendance records and reports are accurate, timely, and consistent as part of the Student Attendance Team.
• Use attendance data to monitor the effectiveness of interventions and support data-informed decisions regarding attendance initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $45,000 - $55,000, based on experience.
• Certified staff remain part of the CT Pension System.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision options.
• 403(b) Plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holiday Pay.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and education.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Meaningful connections with fellow educators, students, families, and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level