Attendance Summer Ambassador

About the Role

The Attendance Summer Ambassador supports Springfield Public Schools in addressing attendance at all levels, focusing on prevention and intervention for chronically absent students during the summer months. The Ambassador will communicate with parents/guardians via telephone, mail, or in-person visits to address student attendance and may intervene on-site to support students' return to school.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily follow-up on student attendance, including absenteeism and tardiness.
• Generate and ensure accuracy of daily attendance reports, including suspensions and outside placements.
• Compile aggregate attendance data to identify chronically absent students and assist with attendance processes.
• Utilize Data Warehouse and PowerSchool reports to identify and prioritize cases.
• Work with schools on attendance buy-backs and Attendance Improvement Plans.
• Participate in home visits as assigned and assist with the Home Visit Project Initiative.
• Identify students' needs and connect them with necessary services, including social service providers like City Connects and the Department of Child and Family Services.
• Assist Attendance Coordinators with petitions to Springfield Juvenile Court when assigned.
• Serve as the attendance liaison between school and home, working directly with parents to address student needs.
• Participate in school-based Attendance Team meetings and act as a Level 3 partner with STAT (Student Teacher Assistance Team) teams.
• Maintain accurate logs of phone calls, letters, home visits, and document all efforts in PowerSchool/Student Success Plan.
• Complete Monthly Attendance Reports for assigned school(s).
• Attend monthly District Attendance Team meetings and adhere to all Attendance Team protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including school reassignment if necessary.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Three (3) years of successful employment experience working with school-age students.
• Ability to facilitate communication between teachers, students, and parents.
• Experience collecting and entering student attendance data, including contributions to Student Success Plans.
• Proficiency in data analysis, email, report preparation, and Microsoft Office Systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including attendance at evening meetings.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• 95% attendance record in previous employment.
• Own reliable transportation and cell phone (reimbursable).

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a culturally rich district in Western Massachusetts, committed to providing a learning environment that opens doors of opportunity for our approximately 24,000 students and staff. As the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts, we celebrate diversity with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented among students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our district is committed to equity and excellence, offering competitive salaries and benefits, along with cutting-edge professional development opportunities tailored to staff needs. We support educators through mentorship programs, instructional leadership specialists, and effective educator coaches. Career advancement and "Grow Our Own" initiatives help staff achieve educational and certification goals.

For specific questions about this position or assistance with matching your skills, contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.