Attendance Supervisor [SY26-27]

District Overview :

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located a few miles north of Boston and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,100 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. Approximately 18 percent of Malden students have a disability and roughly one-third are English learners. The district includes seven schools: one comprehensive high school, five K to 8 schools, and an early learning center that serves preschool students with disabilities alongside typical peers. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.

Responsibilities :

Perform all statutory duties of Supervisor of Attendance role

Maintain active relationships with all school principals

Provide admninstration and school committee with monthly student attendance reports, reports of chronic tardiness, court appearance on behalf of Malden Public Schools

Organize and participate in ad hoc committees designed to improve student attendance

Build positive relationships with students and families

Make home visits to verify families’ valid residency within the City of Malden

Prepare and present documents in juvenile court as necessary for Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) hearings

Qualifications :

Certified or certifiable as a Supervisor of Attendance

Bachelor's Degree

At least 5 years experience as a teacher, social worker, counselor or court-related work

Have a valid driver’s license

Have a working personal vehicle available for their daily use

Evidence of skills in writing and public presentations

Some knowledge of court and legal system preferred

Ability to speak a second language preferred

Reports to : Malden Public School Committee

Salary : $68,000 to $78,000 based on prior successful experience

To Apply : Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.