Re-Engagement Coach, District-Wide; PreK-5

Re-Engagement Coach, District-Wide (PreK-5)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 (Annualized, prorated for start date)

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Year: 2026-27 School Year
218 day work year

Work Hours: 6½ hours/school day (flexible; includes school day and afternoon/evening hours as needed to meet with families)

Organizational Relationship: Directly responsible to the Elementary Principals and Early Childhood Center Director.

Job Summary: To address student chronic absenteeism, the re‑engagement coach will use a multifaceted approach to enhance attendance, behavior, and course performance for students at risk of disengagement or dropping out. The coach will build a trusting and supportive relationship to gain insight into each student's challenges and aspirations, and collaboratively develop strategies to improve attendance, set realistic goals, and employ positive reinforcement.

This position is not intended to deliver punitive consequences for chronic absenteeism.

Statement of Duties:

• Meet regularly with supervisor, school principals/ECC Director, or their designees regarding student attendance and welfare matters.
• Manage a caseload of at least 30 chronically absent students, identified in collaboration with the school leadership team.
• Become familiar with research‑based interventions and resources provided by Attendance works.org and develop action steps for implementation.
• Build a positive relationship with the student and family to support behavioral and academic needs.
• Assist with student and family engagement strategies and make home visits as necessary.
• Conduct cause assessment for high absences and create an individualized Student Attendance Success Plan with the student and family, checking progress weekly.
• Mentor students to establish goals and provide strategies to achieve them.
• Establish and sustain partnerships with community agencies, connecting students and families to support services that address educational barriers.
• Prepare all necessary attendance reports and collect data on progress of increased student attendance.
• Work closely with all school personnel on matters related to student attendance and welfare, including academic supports needed to achieve passing grades.
• Support student attendance using the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) systems in the district.
• Participate in in‑service training of school personnel on student attendance and welfare matters.
• Perform other duties as directed by the school or district administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in data analysis and data‑based inquiry to identify student risk factors and intervention needs.
• Ability to collaborate and drive consensus on student needs and intervention plans across diverse school personnel.
• Expertise in case management and direct support services to students.
• Experience assisting individuals with goal setting (e.g., Life Coach or Social Worker).
• Skilled multi‑tasker with excellent time management; effectively manages multiple goals and projects.
• Knowledge of a holistic approach to student support, including family and community engagement.
• Access to a car and ability to travel as needed (non‑commuting mileage reimbursement provided).
• Other qualifications may be considered acceptable by the Superintendent of Schools.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.