Attendance and Engagement Tutor

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Job Title - Title I Attendance & Engagement Tutor: Westfield High School - --- - --- - Qualifications - Desire to support students and families in overcoming barriers to regular school attendance and improving student achievement; Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; Experience working with students and families preferred; Background in social work, counseling, or a related field preferred; Experience working with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or similar agencies preferred; Familiarity with court systems and experience attending or navigating court proceedings preferred. - --- - --- - Reports to - Principal or Principal Designee - Responsibilities - Under the direction of authorized administrators, the Title I Attendance & Engagement Tutor shall: - --- - - Terms of Employment - Must participate in Title I and attendance-related training provided by WPS - Dates of Employment - September 1, 2026 – June 23, 2027 - Salary - $36.00 per hour - Evaluation - Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School Evaluation, observations by WHS Administration, and student feedback.
• Support student attendance and academic achievement:
• Monitor attendance data to identify students experiencing chronic absenteeism, excessive tardiness, or other attendance concerns that may impact academic achievement.
• Build positive relationships with students and families, establish attendance goals, and develop strategies to improve regular attendance and engagement in learning.
• Work with students, families, and the community to address attendance barriers:
• Communicate with students and families regarding attendance concerns, goals, and progress, and assist in identifying barriers to consistent attendance.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources using positive, strengths-based approaches to support improved attendance.
• Collaborate with school staff and support attendance interventions:
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, social workers, teachers, nurses, and other school personnel to coordinate attendance and academic support.
• Participate in attendance, student support, and other school-based meetings as appropriate, and assist with the implementation and monitoring of attendance interventions and plans.
• Participate in attendance-related court proceedings when required:
• Monitor student attendance and initiate/file Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) petitions when appropriate, in accordance with school policies and Massachusetts requirements.
• Attend court proceedings related to CRA petitions and provide attendance records, documentation, and information regarding interventions and efforts to address chronic absenteeism; When appropriate, provide testimony as directed by authorized administrators and in accordance with applicable laws and district procedures.
• Monitor attendance and maintain documentation:
• Track attendance, monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and communicate student progress to appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student contacts, family communication, attendance interventions, attendance goals, court-related documentation, and required Title I records and reports.
• Full-time employment (30 hours per week)