Attendance & Student Success Champion

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

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.