Staffing Specialist

Attendance Specialist

CATS Academy Boston is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and student-centered Attendance Specialist to oversee the school's daily attendance processes. The Attendance Specialist will ensure that student attendance records are accurate, timely, and complete while serving as a central point of communication among students, families, teachers, advisors, and school leadership. The successful candidate will combine careful attention to detail with a warm but appropriately persistent approach to supporting student accountability. This position plays an important role in helping the school identify attendance concerns early, strengthen communication with families, and ensure that students receive the support needed to remain engaged and successful.

Primary responsibilities include managing the daily student attendance process and ensuring that records are entered accurately and promptly. The Attendance Specialist will review attendance submissions from teachers and follow up on missing or inconsistent information. They will record and monitor student absences, tardiness, early dismissals, and class cuts. The role involves contacting students, parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel regarding unexplained absences or attendance concerns. Accurate attendance documentation will be maintained within PowerSchool and other school systems. Daily, weekly, and periodic attendance reports will be produced for school leadership. Attendance patterns will be identified and concerns involving chronic absenteeism, repeated tardiness, or missed classes will be promptly elevated. Collaboration with academic leaders, advisors, Student Services, Residential Life, and other departments will support student attendance. The Attendance Specialist will help students understand attendance expectations and related school procedures. Appropriate documentation of family communications and attendance interventions will be maintained. Attendance-related meetings, reviews, and follow-up plans will be supported as needed. Confidentiality of student and family information will be protected. Limited administrative support connected to student records and daily school operations will also be provided. Other attendance-related duties as assigned will be performed.

CATS Academy Boston is an international college-preparatory boarding and day school serving a diverse community of students from the United States and around the world. We are committed to providing a supportive, engaging, and academically ambitious environment in which every student can thrive.

CATS Academy Boston is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates whose experiences and perspectives will contribute to our diverse school community.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. Prior experience in a school, administrative, student-services, or records-management role preferred. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are required. Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues is necessary. Comfort managing sensitive conversations and consistently reinforcing school expectations is required. Strong computer and data-entry skills are needed. Familiarity with PowerSchool is strongly preferred. Ability to analyze attendance information and recognize patterns requiring follow-up is required. Demonstrated reliability, discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality are necessary. Ability to work effectively in a diverse and international school community is required.