Attendance Manager
Attendance Manager
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General Summary:
The Attendance Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting Springfield Public Schools mission to improve student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. The Manager is responsible for supervising the Attendance Specialist providing strategic direction and oversight to school-based attendance teams and utilizing data to inform and implement effective attendance interventions. This position also represents the district in juvenile court for attendance-related matters including Failure to Send and Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) filings.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision & Leadership:
Supervise and provide ongoing coaching to the Attendance Specialist to ensure consistent district-aligned attendance practices.
Guide and support school-based attendance teams including coaching team members facilitating data reviews and aligning efforts with district attendance goals.
Serve as a key advisor to school administrators regarding attendance procedures and intervention strategies.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Analyze attendance trends across schools using PowerSchool and the Data Warehouse to identify chronic absenteeism and at-risk students.
Develop implement and monitor attendance improvement strategies based on data.
With the Assistant Superintendent prepare and present actionable reports for school and district leaders to drive intervention planning.
Compliance & Legal Representation:
Represent Springfield Public Schools in Springfield Juvenile Court in matters related to Failure to Send and CRA petitions.
Prepare and submit documentation required for filing 51a for attendance-related concerns.
Ensure all attendance practices comply with state and federal regulations.
Family & Community Engagement:
Serve as a liaison between the school families and community agencies to address barriers to attendance.
Conduct home visits and support the Home Visit Project Initiative as needed.
Engage directly with parents and guardians to support student re-engagement and identify wraparound services.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain detailed records of outreach efforts interventions and communications through PowerSchool and Student Success Plans.
Review monthly attendance data with the Assistant Superintendent to inform district-wide attendance initiatives.
District-Level Engagement:
Participate in and help lead monthly District Attendance Team meetings.
Collaborate with City Connects DCF and other service providers to ensure timely and appropriate support for students.
Conduct attendance sweeps and lead follow-up actions in partnership with the Assistant Superintendent.
Other Duties:
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
Support realignment or reassignment of school-based support as needed.
Qualifications:
Associates degree required; bachelors degree in education social work criminal justice or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience working with school-age students.
Prior supervisory experience and/or team leadership preferred.
Strong understanding of school attendance laws and intervention strategies.
Skilled in data collection analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student data systems (e.g. PowerSchool).
Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Reliable transportation and cell phone (reimbursable).
Flexibility to work evenings and travel to homes schools or court as required.
Demonstrated attendance record of 95% or higher in previous roles.
If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
