Attendance Specialist

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attendance Specialist is to support the Springfield Public Schools in addressing attendance at all levels and in the prevention and intervention for chronic students. The Specialist will communicate with the parent/guardian by telephone, mail or in person to address the attendance of students. The Specialist will also respond to telephone calls or other referrals or may go on location to intervene to support the student’s return to school.

Requirements

Three (3) years of successful employment experience working with school age students.
Ability to facilitate communication between teachers, students and parents.
Ability to collect and enter student attendance data and related information, including contributions to the Students Success Plans of attendance related issues.
Computer skills: Data analysis, email, report preparation, knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including attendance at evening meetings.
95 percent attendance as referenced from previous employment position.
Own reliable transportation and cell phone (reimbursable).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree from and accredited college or university, preferred.
Ability to speak and write in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts daily follow-up on student attendance
Compiles aggregate attendance data to identify chronically absent students and assists with attendance processes and prioritizing cases
Identifies students’ needs and assists school personnel in making the connections with the services needed
Serves as the attendance liaison between school and home
Maintains accurate logs
Attends monthly District Attendance Team meetings
Performs other duties as assigned including school reassignment if necessary.