District Attendance Coordinator

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 district's 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

• Bachelor's 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 driver's license and ability to travel between district schools and conduct home visits.

Salary: $55,000 - $59,450 annually with full benefits.

The Killingly Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Killingly Public Schools believe all students benefit from the talents of staff from a variety of different backgrounds, races, and ethnic groups.