Elementary Attendance, Engagement & Afterschool Coordinator

Elementary Attendance, Engagement & After school Coordinator

Norwich Public Schools Mahan Elementary School - Norwich, Connecticut

This job is also posted in Norwich Public School District

Job : 5908364

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description: Elementary Attendance,Engagement & After school Coordinator

Reports To: School Administration

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 year college degree; or
• 4 years of equivalent experience in the field of education, social services or related field
• Successful experience supervising diverse groups of students and staff required

General Description: Under the direction of the office of the Assistant Superintendent, works with the Principal, staff, teachers, parents, and students to support school and district initiatives related to school attendance, parent and student engagement, and is responsible for the daily oversight and management of after school activities within the assigned school.

Knowledge and Ability

Essential: The ability to establish cooperative, productive relationships with teachers, administrators and students and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English (and Spanish preferred); presentation, documentation, organizational, and computer skills; ability to work flexible hours including evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements effective strategies, in collaboration with the building administrator and the attendance team, to increase attendance and on-time arrival including outreach efforts for chronically absent students through phone calls, home visits, incentive plans, and involvement at strength-based parent teacher conferences.
• Sets short term goals to work towards an average daily attendance of >97% and chronic absenteeism of