Attendance Improvement Lead

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a qualified professional to support the implementation of the revised DPS School Attendance System Model across multiple schools. You will work with district partners to promote evidence-based attendance practices, intervention strategies, and systems that monitor student engagement and attendance outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring experience in community engagement and attendance initiatives, with a commitment to equity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Community Engagement, Attendance Systems, or School Improvement.
• Master’s Degree in Community Engagement, Attendance Systems, or School Improvement preferred.
• Principal, SSP or Teaching License preferred.
• Two years experience with leading schoolwide systems, preferably attendance systems and/or MTSS.
• Two Years experience working with school based teams or leading professional development programs with schools.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Responsibilities

• Works with a caseload of schools to support implementation of the revised DPS School Attendance System Model, including evidence based attendance practices, intervention strategies, and systems for monitoring student engagement and attendance outcomes
• Supports the analysis and monitoring of grant and program related data, including both process and outcome measures, to evaluate implementation effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborates with school leaders, teammates, and central office departments to support school implementation of attendance initiatives and coordinate resources that address student and family needs
• Assists schools in developing, implementing, and monitoring attendance improvement plans aligned to district priorities and school specific data trends
• Supports the identification of barriers impacting student attendance and engagement through data review, root cause analysis, and collaboration with school based teams
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among schools, district departments, and community partners to strengthen coordinated student and family support systems
• Participates in professional learning opportunities, district meetings, and cross functional collaboration to strengthen knowledge of attendance practices, student engagement strategies, and continuous improvement processes
• Maintains documentation, reports, and program records in alignment with district expectations and applicable grant or compliance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Community Engagement

Attendance Systems

School Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Engagement, Attendance Systems, or School Improvement

Master's Degree in Community Engagement, Attendance Systems, or School Improvement preferred

Licenses: Principal, SSP or Teaching License preferred

Two years leading schoolwide systems, preferably attendance

Two years working with school-based teams or PD programs

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a qualified professional to support the implementation of the revised DPS School Attendance System Model across multiple schools. You will work with district partners to promote evidence-based attendance practices, intervention strategies, and systems that monitor student engagement and attendance outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring experience in community engagement and attendance initiatives, with a commitment to equity and collaboration.