THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to end on 06/24/2024. Please note, all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (http://bostonpublicschools.org/Page/1095). Reports To: Senior Director of Opportunity Youth Position Overview: It is the goal of Boston Public Schools (BPS) to effectively and efficiently support students with chronic absences. It is the duty of the Supervisor of Attendance (Field SOA) to assist schools, students and families in utilizing all available prevention and intervention strategies and to use court referrals as a last resort. The Supervisor of Attendance, Field-Based (Field SOA) resides in the Department of Opportunity Youth, reporting to the Senior Director of Opportunity Youth. The Field SOA is responsible for working with school and district staff to help address attendance challenges and inform best practices related to attendance practices, protocols and improvement initiatives, as well as prevention and intervention strategies, to advance the mission of the Boston Public Schools. The position will have a particular emphasis on technical assistance to use related systems and data tools, while supporting school and district staff in addressing chronic absenteeism. After all other prevention and intervention strategies have been exhausted, the Field SOA forwards chronic cases to the court-based SOA to be filed, and ensures the Court SOA has all necessary data and documents to represent the case in court. Responsibilities: School Support, Collaboration and Community Engagement Work closely with district leadership, school staff, students and parents, as well as community partners, in attendance-related matters. In working with these various stakeholders, the SOA is responsible for responding to requests and communications in a timely manner. Monitor and support field-based activities and provide recommendations to improve processes and supports. This includes but is not limited to appropriate prevention and intervention strategies and best practices to improve individual student and school-wide attendance. Provide onsite school consultation sessions, home visits, student or family meetings and problem-solving support for complex attendance cases Work collaboratively with other Field SOAs to offer enhanced support when appropriate, including technical assistance, school visits and co-facilitating related activities. Participate in meetings with Department of Opportunity Youth staff. Represent OY through participation in attendance initiatives, including the Attendance Symposium, annual door-knocking and school- and district-based attendance improvement initiatives. Maintain expertise and emphasis on attendance-related strategies to reconnect and support the needs of opportunity youth. Maintain an understanding of how to use BPS systems to prevent truancy court referrals or reconnect students with school, including through the BPS Reengagement Center, career training or post-secondary education. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Opportunity Youth, as long as the Supervisor of Attendance is not assigned any duties covered by the collective bargaining agreement of any other bargaining unit. Systems, Procedures and Data Management Offer expertise, guidance and best practices to better serve Boston's most marginalized communities. Provide professional development and technical assistance to school-based and district staff, including but not limited to the development of the school's truancy prevention plan, consistent prevention and intervention practices, the use of the attendance intervention plan (AIP) system, data systems and tools and attendance reporting processes and protocol. Maintain strong knowledge of available services, supports and access points within OY and other BPS departments and community partners. When applicable, ensure school staff, students and families are connected to services through the Homeless Education Resource Network (HERN) and Home & Hospital Instruction Program, or other relevant internal or external referral service. Use data tools, systems and reports to identify attendance-related trends and improvement areas. Truancy Laws, Attendance Standards and Court Process Maintain a deep understanding and provide guidance to schools regarding Massachusetts Truancy Laws, attendance processes and procedures, as well as district and state priorities related to chronic absenteeism. Perform duties with strategies to address chronic absenteeism as a priority work stream. Assist schools to ensure all parents/guardians or students referred to court have a had a parent meeting to discuss truancy prevention steps and resource referral needs in advance of their court date. Conduct all appropriate field-based investigations of students who are referred for chronic absenteeism. Ensure school staff enter the supporting data needed for case preparation in the Student Information System (SIS), including but not limited to student attendance records, journal entries and relevant supporting documentation. The Court SOA will prepare the cases referred to the Suffolk County Juvenile Court for filing. Cases include Adult Failure to Cause, Child Requiring Assistance and Habitual School Offender. The Field SOA will forward case outcomes from the Court SOA to their assigned schools. Maintain knowledge and expertise of the truancy court process to serve as a back- up district representative for the Court SOA in truancy court cases. Qualifications - Required: Bachelor's Degree 3-5 years professional experience When available, obtain Massachusetts Supervisor of Attendance Certification within 3 months of hire date Demonstrated experience in developing spreadsheets, reports and database management (Excel, Google Sheets, student information systems) Experience working in schools, communities or related Experience working in marginalized or underserved communities Culturally or linguistically relevant experience or skills Strong collaborator, with demonstrated success partnering with other professionals, organizations or community members Current authorization to work in the United States An understanding of and commitment to gain greater understanding of what is necessary for an urban school system to enjoy continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education. Knowledge of Massachusetts laws governing compulsory education and truancy. Qualifications - Preferred: Master's Degree in social work, education or a related field Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools Bilingual The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities,employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race,color,age,criminal record (inquiries only}, disability,homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity,religion, national origin, ancestry,sexual orientation,genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. " />

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