LEAP School Attendance Specialist (.4 FTE)

Stratford; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Stratford Public Schools seeks a LEAP School Attendance Specialist (Part-Time, .40 FTE) to support attendance initiatives for students in grades 5–12 in the FACE Office. The role includes family outreach, home visits, and linking families with resources to improve attendance and engagement.

The specialist will monitor attendance in PowerSchool and Qualtrics, participate in LEAP and district interventions, and may travel across the district ~75%. 34 weeks status, non-union, grant funded.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in nonprofit/education/health or social work preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willing to travel across the district ~75%.

Responsibilities

• LEAP home visits and family engagement to identify attendance barriers.
• Monitor attendance and document in district systems (PowerSchool, Qualtrics).
• Coordinate with BARC and SARB meetings and develop action plans.
• Attend meetings and support attendance interventions as needed.
• Flexible schedule to support student and program needs.

Skills

Data presentation

Community engagement

Relationship building

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel across district

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

PowerSchool

Qualtrics

Job description

LEAP School Attendance Specialist (Part-Time, .40)

This position may be combined with the .50 position. Please apply to both positions and indicate your interest in combining the positions in your cover letter.

PURPOSE:

Supports and complements the goals and vision of the Board of Education by creating home-school partnerships wherein students and families are supported, community members are connected, and successful attendance outcomes are achieved.

JOB SUMMARY

The Part-Time School Attendance Specialist is a member of the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Office and works under the supervision of the Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement.

This position primarily supports students in grades 5-12 enrolled in the Alternative Instructional Program by identifying attendance barriers, conducting family outreach and home visits, and connecting students and families with appropriate resources. The LEAP Attendance Specialist will work with alternative education staff to support credit recovery programming, re-engagement supports, and transitions back to comprehensive school settings.

The specialist will also support district-wide attendance initiatives and assist with attendance interventions for students enrolled in regular school programs, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

LEAP Home Visits and Family Engagement

LEAP Attendance Specialists form relationships with students and families by conducting scheduled home visits, in accordance with district procedures, to identify attendance barriers, strengthen relationships with families, provide individualized support, and connect students and caregivers with appropriate resources. Participate in LEAP outreach and attendance interventions as assigned.

Encourage and support family participation in school and district educational workshops, family engagement activities, and other opportunities that strengthen home-school partnerships and promote student attendance and engagement.

Attendance Monitoring and Documentation

Monitor student attendance using PowerSchool and other district-approved systems. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of family contacts, home visits, attendance interventions, referrals, and follow-up activities using Qualtrics and other approved systems. Communicate with students and families regarding attendance concerns and available supports through emails and phone calls. Collaborate with families and the BARC committee to develop individualized action plans to support families and improve student attendance and engagement. Ensure compliance with state guidelines and district policies regarding student attendance, progress monitoring, and system login requirements.

Attendance Procedures

Collaborate with school administrators and student support teams to identify students requiring additional interventions, participate in attendance meetings, and support individualized attendance improvement plans in accordance with district policies and state requirements. Attend all BARC meetings and SARB meetings, as appropriate, with school administrators to coordinate services and supports.

Ensure school policy and state requirements are met regarding all student attendance withdrawals.

All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement, Superintendent, and/or designee.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Must be comfortable traveling to families’ homes and have the ability to travel across the district approximately 75% of the time.

• Must be comfortable with the use of data and presenting data to small and large groups.
• An Associate's degree is preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience is preferred, including experience in nonprofit, education, health, or social work, and knowledge of community-based organizations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge of state school attendance laws and other pertinent laws regarding K-12 education preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks within established timelines, including maintaining accurate records and files.
• Passionate about building relationships with families to support students
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences.
• High integrity and an exceptional work ethic are required.
• Must be flexible and receptive to change.

Physical Demands

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Must be able to push or lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Compensation and Benefits

Full-time Positions are 37.5 hours a week. Be available to work a flexible schedule based on student and program needs, which may include adjusted daytime or evening hours to support Continuing Education students, family outreach, and attendance interventions.

School Year: (approx. 34 weeks) with some potential for days as needed (maximum total of 186 days)

Non-Union

Grant Funded Position

Evaluation: Annual evaluation by the Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement