School Attendance & Engagement Advocate

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks a Truancy Outreach Specialist to monitor attendance and collaborate with administrators, students, and families to improve attendance rates. The role reports to the School Principal at Alexandria City High School.

The position is a 12-month, licensed role requiring a Master's in Social Work or related field, with licensure in School Social Work and bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Experience of 3+ years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related truancy field required.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education Pupil Personnel Services License with School Social Worker endorsement required.
• Virginia State Certification in School Social Work preferred.
• Minimum three years of work experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develops schoolwide approach to promoting regular attendance using PBIS strategies.
• Analyzes attendance data and shares findings with teachers, SST, and students.
• Forms Attendance Panel Team and identifies truancy, implements strategies, and provides feedback to teachers.
• Promotes consistent attendance with students, families, teachers, and administrators.
• Coordinates with Office of Student Services to align with the school division.
• Trains school social workers, teachers and staff in truancy and attendance matters.
• Conducts home visits to engage parents and support student attendance.
• Provides interventions to redirect youth toward consistent school attendance.
• Works with agencies to coordinate services for students and families.
• Maintains records for accountability and compliance with local/state requirements.

Skills

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related truancy field

Virginia Dept of Education Pupil Personnel Services License w/ School Social Worker endorsement

Virginia State Certification in School Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks a Truancy Outreach Specialist to monitor attendance and collaborate with administrators, students, and families to improve attendance rates. The role reports to the School Principal at Alexandria City High School.

The position is a 12-month, licensed role requiring a Master's in Social Work or related field, with licensure in School Social Work and bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Experience of 3+ years is preferred.