District Attendance Officer - part-time

Barringtonschools; Barrington, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools in Barrington, Rhode Island seeks a District Attendance Officer—Part‑Time. You will provide district‑wide leadership to ensure compliant, student‑centered attendance practices, address chronic absenteeism, and promote engagement and academic success.

Responsibilities include data monitoring, reporting, family outreach, and collaboration with schools to implement MTSS-aligned attendance interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in education, case management, or student support services.
• Strong knowledge of state attendance laws, district policies, and data systems.
• Ability to engage families in culturally responsive and empathetic ways.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive student information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure district-wide compliance with state attendance mandates and compulsory attendance laws.
• Develop and maintain consistent attendance procedures and communication protocols across all schools.
• Submit attendance reports to state, Superintendent, and School Committee.
• Serve as district liaison for attendance-related audits and reviews.
• Monitor attendance data to identify trends and intervene with targeted supports.
• Lead family outreach to promote regular attendance and connect families to supports.
• Provide training to staff on attendance policies and MTSS framework.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Law Enforcement, or a related field

Job description

District Attendance Officer – Part‑Time

Barrington Public Schools, Barrington, Rhode Island

Job Details

• Job ID: 5824601
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools / Part‑Time 10 months

Scope of Work

The District Attendance Coordinator will provide district‑wide leadership to ensure consistent, compliant, and student‑centered attendance practices that address chronic absenteeism and remove barriers to learning while promoting engagement and academic success. The Coordinator uses data to identify trends, conducts student welfare visits to address barriers to attendance, and fosters culturally responsive outreach and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Oversight

• Ensure district‑wide compliance with state attendance mandates, including chronic absenteeism reporting and compulsory attendance laws.
• Develop and maintain consistent attendance procedures, documentation standards, and communication protocols across all schools.
• Prepare and submit required attendance reports to the state, Superintendent, and School Committee as needed.
• Serve as the district liaison for attendance‑related audits and reviews.

Data Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor district attendance data to identify trends, especially among the most vulnerable student populations.
• Collaborate with school administrators to implement targeted interventions.
• Generate periodic attendance dashboards for leadership team review.

Family Engagement & Support

• Lead family outreach initiatives to build understanding of the importance of regular attendance and to address barriers to participation.
• Conduct or coordinate attendance conferences with families, emphasizing problem‑solving and connection to supports rather than punitive measures.
• Partner with community external agencies to connect families to needed resources.

Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Provide training and ongoing technical assistance to school‑based staff and administrators on policy, procedures, and best practices.
• Support schools in implementing tiered attendance interventions aligned with the district’s Multi‑Tiered System of Supports framework.
• Participate in cross‑district committees focused on student wellness, safety, and equity.

Performance Measures

• Maintain reduction in district chronic absenteeism rate.
• Consistency and accuracy of attendance data across all schools.
• Increase in successful family engagement contacts and documented interventions.
• Timely completion of compliance reports and audits with no corrective actions required.
• Positive feedback from schools and families regarding communication and support.
• Monthly attendance reports identifying students with excessive absenteeism.
• Represent BPS at Truancy and Family Court regarding truancy‑related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in education, case management, or student support services.
• Strong knowledge of state attendance laws, district policies, and data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to engage families in culturally responsive and empathetic ways.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive student information.

Core Competencies

• Strategic & Systems Thinking: Understands how attendance connects to district goals and student achievement.
• Family & Community Partnership: Builds trust‑based relationships and collaborates with families to remove barriers.
• Compliance & Accountability: Ensures fidelity to policies and procedures with a focus on transparency.
• Data‑Driven Practice: Uses data to guide decisions, identify trends, and monitor the impact of interventions.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high‑quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems efficiently.

Work Environment

This position operates in both school and office environments with occasional travel between district sites and community locations.

Terms of Employment

This is a part‑time 10‑month position. Length of contract and compensation shall be determined by the Superintendent.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Heidi Harris, Director of Human Resources
• 283 County Road
• Barrington, Rhode Island 02806
• Phone: 401‑245‑5000
• Email: [e-mail]