Job Description:
District Attendance Coordinator
Killingly Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, community-driven professional to serve as our next District Attendance Coordinator, a role that blends data, relationships, communication, and meaningful outreach to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
The Attendance Coordinator will play a vital role in analyzing attendance trends, ensuring data accuracy, identifying barriers, and developing creative, student-centered solutions to improve attendance across the district. With a strong pulse on the community, this individual will build lasting connections with families, students, and staff while serving as a bridge between home and school.
Attendance Support & Intervention
- Monitor and analyze district attendance data to identify trends and students in need of intervention.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve student attendance.
- Produce biweekly attendance reports and other data reports as needed.
- Meet regularly with school-based teams to review attendance concerns and intervention plans.
- Support building attendance secretaries to ensure consistent attendance procedures and accurate data entry across the district.
Family & Community Engagement
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding attendance concerns and available support.
- Conduct home visits and residency verifications with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Participate in school events, including open houses and community engagement activities.
- Connect families with community resources that support regular school attendance.
Student Registration & Support
- Assist with student registration and enrollment as needed.
- Help families navigate the registration process and ensure required documentation is complete.
- Collaborate with the districts homeless liaison to support students and families experiencing housing instability.
- Work with school administrators and student support teams to remove barriers to attendance.
Collaboration
- Work closely with building administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, and support staff.
- Participate in district attendance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with families, schools, or community organizations preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze data and problem-solve.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel between district schools and conduct home visits.
Salary: $55,000 - $59,450 annually with full benefits.
When applying online, please be sure to upload the following documents for the application to be complete & considered: Resume, Letter of Intent, Three (3) recent letters of recommendation from persons who can address professional competencies:
https://www.applitrack.com/killingly/onlineapp/ - Job Code #990