2025-2026 Coordinator of Attendance & Engagement

Socorro Consolidated Schools•Socorro, NM

57d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Attendance & Engagement is an important district role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strategies to enhance student attendance, foster strong family and community engagement, and leveraging data for informed decision-making across Socorro Consolidated Schools. This position serves as a critical link between families, schools, and community resources, actively addressing barriers to attendance and ensuring that district-wide efforts are data-driven, equitable, and aligned with our Student Outcome Focused Governance (SOFG) framework.

Requirements

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Educational Leadership, Data Science, Public Administration, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in an educational setting, including significant experience in data analysis, attendance management, and/or family/community engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with student information systems (SIS), assessment platforms, and dedicated attendance management software.
Experience in designing and implementing intervention strategies for student attendance.
Understanding of attendance best practices, truancy prevention, and intervention strategies.
Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred
Organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information and data to diverse audiences.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with students, families, school staff, community partners, and legal professionals.
Cultural competency and sensitivity to work effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of state and federal education laws, particularly those related to student attendance, data privacy (FERPA), and family rights.
Problem-solving orientation, proactive approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee the implementation and evaluation of comprehensive district-wide attendance initiatives, policies, and intervention programs in alignment with state truancy laws and district goals.
Lead the identification of root causes for absenteeism, collaborating with school administration, counselors, social workers, and directly serve as a link between families, schools, and community resources to address barriers to attendance.
Manage and prioritize a caseload of students identified with chronic absenteeism, which may include conducting home visits to understand and address individual family needs and challenges.
Coordinate supports for families by connecting them with appropriate district and community resources (e.g., health services, social services, transportation, housing assistance).
Ensure accurate and timely recording of student attendance data across all schools, and monitor, analyze, and act on attendance data using relevant systems to identify trends and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
Host workshops and cultural events to increase awareness of the importance of attendance and build strong, collaborative relationships with families.
Serve as the primary point of contact for truancy-related issues, working closely with legal entities and external partners as necessary, and ensuring compliance.
Support the process of preparing comprehensive attendance and engagement reports to the School Board, Superintendent, and other relevant stakeholders.
Conduct statistical analysis of educational, demographic, attendance, and operational data to identify correlations, predict trends, and inform strategic planning.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to district leadership, school principals, and instructional staff.
Ensure strict compliance with all federal (e.g., FERPA) and state data privacy regulations.
Align attendance, engagement, and data strategies with the district's strategic plan, Goals, and Guardrails.
Collaborate regularly with site leaders and attendance secretaries to identify student and family needs, root causes and intervention strategies to support families and improve student attendance.
Contribute to the district's continuous improvement efforts.
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in attendance management, family engagement, educational data analysis, and relevant technology.