SYSpringfield Honors Academy Family and Community Coordinator

SY26-27 Springfield Honors Academy Family and Community Coordinator

Springfield Public Schools SPFLD HONORS - COMMERCE - Springfield, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time | Posted:
Jun 23, 2026 4:00 AM UTC | Starting Date:
Immediately

The Family and Community Coordinator reports directly to the building Principal and supports Springfield Honors Academy in addressing student attendance at all levels, including prevention and intervention for chronically absent students. The Coordinator also supports the school administration by connecting families with resources and facilitating communication.

• Conduct follow‑up with the Assistant Principal and Clerk, reporting to staff on student attendance, absenteeism, and tardiness.
• Work with the data coordinator to compile aggregate attendance data to identify chronically absent students and assist with attendance processes and case prioritization.
• Identify students’ needs and assist school personnel in connecting them with needed services, including contacting social services when necessary.
• Work directly with parents to identify and assist with student needs.
• Serve as a Level 3 partner with STAT (Student Teacher Assistance Team) and support family engagement.
• Maintain accurate logs of phone calls, letters home, and home visits.
• Document all efforts in Power School.

• Commute with students to courses.
• Ensure students maintain attendance in their courses.
• Support students with academic habits and meeting deadlines.

• Support school administration with connections and communications with families, including the Parent Guardian Action Council (PGAC).
• Assist at meetings and events to foster family relationships with the school.
• Help implement Student‑Led conferences twice a year (October and March) by scheduling and assigning appointments.
• Work closely with ACT and Finish Line lead educators to communicate with families and keep students on track for success.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• 2–3 years of relevant experience (required).
• Experience with Microsoft programs such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience as an active anti‑racist or advocate for equity (preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Full‑time, full year. Salary: $24.51 to $31.87 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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, ancestry, age, disability, military service, or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission, access, or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

• Dena Cooper, Principal
• SPFLD HONORS - COMMERCE
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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