Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
3/12/2026
Location:
Connecticut IB Academy
Closing Date:
Open until filled
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
Online Application
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
Transcripts
Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
Other: Letter of interest should include background information regarding qualifications
TITLE: Interventionist Attendance Coordinator/Tutor
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree
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Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite products and automated systems
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Knowledge of school attendance and truancy laws preferred
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Strong content knowledge particularly in the areas of literacy and math
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Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills
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Valid Connecticut drivers' license
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Strong organizational skills and effective problem-solving skills
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL:
To investigate students who are chronically truant and work with these students and their guardians to improve school attendance. To intervene with Tier 1-3 strategies for students on the cusp of failing courses or failing courses.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conduct investigations into student truancy.
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Make telephone calls to absent and truant students and/or guardians.
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Conduct home visits of students to encourage school attendance.
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Prepare and assist in attendance hearings.
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Create and maintain a data-based system for tracking and documentation purposes of messages, home visits, and other intervention attempts.
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Maintain list(s) of chronically truant students.
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Provide tutoring in small groups and 1:1 to build their approaches to learning skills such as self-management and communication.
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Communicate with appropriate staff including, admin, school counselors, social worker and other support staff in regards to student progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
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Maintain positive communication and interactions with parents, guardians, students, and other family members.
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Utilize Power School and the Rise Hub to identify students that would benefit from interventions and determine progress.
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Collaborate with the intervention team at bi-weekly meetings.
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Assist with development of attendance/behavior or academic improvement plans.
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Assistance with behavioral support in supervising detentions and/or sitting in on peer mediations as needed.
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Assume such other functions as may be determined.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Seven hours per day, ten-month year. Salary is hourly.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non-Certified Staff.
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