Attendance Reengagement Specialist

Servingschools; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford School Department seeks a part-time Truancy Officer to reduce chronic absenteeism across PK-8 schools, including Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Margaret Chase Smith Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Sanford Middle School.

The role focuses on visiting students' homes and coordinating with school staff to support consistent attendance. Daily travels, field-based work, and professional representation in the community are required, with hours during the school year and an hourly pay range

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education, social services, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) approval from the Maine Department of Education.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging directly with families in their homes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Visit the homes of students identified as truant or chronically absent to reengage families and encourage a return to school.
• Work each morning from school-provided attendance lists to prioritize home visits.
• Coordinate daily with principals, guidance counselors, social workers, and office staff at four Sanford schools to identify students in need of follow-up.
• Communicate visit outcomes back to school staff and help develop next steps for individual students.
• Build respectful, trust-based relationships with families across the Sanford community.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of home visits and communications.
• Escalate cases of ongoing truancy to school administration in accordance with Maine attendance law and district policy.
• Represent the school department professionally while in the community and in family homes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Family communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sanford School Department seeks a part-time Truancy Officer to reduce chronic absenteeism across PK-8 schools, including Carl J. Lamb Elementary, Margaret Chase Smith Elementary, Sanford Pride Elementary, and Sanford Middle School.

The role focuses on visiting students' homes and coordinating with school staff to support consistent attendance. Daily travels, field-based work, and professional representation in the community are required, with hours during the school year and an hourly pay range