Description
GENERAL DUTIES:
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.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Conducts daily follow-up on student attendance
Absenteeism & Tardiness
Attendance reports to staff
Ensure accuracy of daily attendance & attendance reports including suspensions and outside placements
Compiles aggregate attendance data to identify chronically absent students and assists with attendance processes and prioritizing cases
Utilizes Data Warehouse and Power School reports
Identifies and prioritizes cases
Works with schools on attendance buy-backs
Works with the schools on all aspects of attendance including Attendance Improvement Plans
Participates in Home Visits as assigned
Assists with any attendance matters
Assists with the Home Visit Project Initiative as assigned
Identifies students? needs and assists school personnel in making the connections with the services needed
Contacts social service providers when necessary including City Connects and the Department of Child and Family Services
Assists Attendance Coordinators with petitions to Springfield Juvenile Court when assigned
Follows up where appropriate
Serves as the attendance liaison between school and home
Works directly with parents to identify and assist with student needs
Participates in school-based Attendance Team meetings
Is available as a Level 3 partner with STAT (Student Teacher Assistance Team) teams and supports the engagement of families
Maintains accurate logs
Logs phone calls, letters home, home visits
Documents all efforts in Power School/Student Success Plan
Completes Monthly Attendance Report for assigned school(s)
Attends monthly District Attendance Team meetings
Adheres to all Attendance Team protocols
Performs other duties as assigned including school reassignment if necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associate’s Degree from and accredited college or university.
2. Three (3) years of successful employment experience working with school age students.
3. Ability to facilitate communication between teachers, students and parents.
4. Ability to collect and enter student attendance data and related information, including contributions to the Students Success Plans of attendance related issues.
5. Computer skills: Data analysis, email, report preparation, knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems.
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including attendance at evening meetings.
7. Ability to speak and write in Spanish is preferred
8. 95 percent attendance as referenced from previous employment position.
9. Own reliable transportation and cell phone (reimbursable).
Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at williamsv@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
Primary Location Springfield Public Schools
Salary Range $31,349.00 – $31,349.00 / Per Year
Shift Type FT – School Year
Job Contact Information
Name Stephanie Bonneau
Title Special Education Coordinator
Phone 413-787-7100 x55616
Email Bonneaus@springfieldpublicschools.com
How to Apply
Apply to: www.springfieldpsma.tedk12.com/hire/