Attendance and Student Success Specialist

Alabama State Department of Education; Midfield (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midfield City Board of Education is seeking an Attendance and Student Success Specialist to promote student engagement, reduce chronic absenteeism, and coordinate intervention services. The role serves as a liaison among schools, families, community agencies, juvenile court, and social services to remove barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred), teaching experience (preferred), and a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Valid Alabama Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor district attendance data and identify students with excessive absences, chronic absenteeism, and truancy.
• Conduct parent/guardian meetings for attendance concerns and residency verification.
• Enforce Alabama compulsory attendance laws and Board policies.
• Develop attendance intervention plans and monitor student progress.
• Coordinate case management and referrals for at-risk students and families.
• Collaborate with schools, juvenile court, DHR, law enforcement, and community agencies.
• Participate on district and school crisis response teams.
• Maintain accurate records using PowerSchool and other district systems.
• Provide professional development regarding attendance and student support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Relationship building

Student information systems

Trauma-informed practices

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Attendance and Student Success Specialist

General Information

The Midfield City Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. “No person shall be denied employment or be excluded from participation in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, natural origin, color or age.”

Reports to

Superintendent or Designee

Job Goal

To promote student success by improving attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism, supporting student well-being, coordinating intervention services, and ensuring compliance with state attendance laws and district policies. The Student Attendance and Student Services Specialist serves as a liaison among schools, families, community agencies, juvenile court, and social service organizations to remove barriers to learning and increase student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to build effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, community agencies, and government organizations. Knowledge of Alabama compulsory attendance laws, residency requirements, and student support services. Skilled in technology and student information systems. Strong organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, family engagement, crisis intervention, and community.

Responsibilities

• Monitor district attendance data and identify students with excessive absences, chronic absenteeism, and truancy.
• Conduct parent/guardian meetings for attendance concerns and residency verification.
• Enforce Alabama compulsory attendance laws and Board policies.
• Develop attendance intervention plans and monitor student progress.
• Coordinate case management and referrals for at-risk students and families.
• Collaborate with schools, juvenile court, DHR, law enforcement, and community agencies.
• Participate on district and school crisis response teams.
• Maintain accurate records using PowerSchool and other district systems.
• Provide professional development regarding attendance and student support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Qualifications

1. 1. A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution is preferred.
2. 2. Teaching experience preferred
3. 3. Valid Alabama Driver’s License.

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month contract (240 days), non-tenured track.

Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a Background review, Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (HB402 Act 99-361 Alabama Legislature)