All Other Positions Assistant Director of Student Access, Attendance & Engagement

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Student Access, Attendance & Engagement

Hartford Public Schools | Office of Student Support Services | Salary Range: $137,101 - $146,249

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a mission-driven leader to guide districtwide student attendance, enrollment access, and re-engagement efforts. Grounded in equity, empathy, and whole-child development, this role ensures that every student is enrolled, connected to school, attending regularly, and meaningfully engaged in learning.

What Youll Lead:

• Districtwide attendance intervention and chronic absenteeism reduction strategies
• Enrollment access and re-entry support for students experiencing mobility or instability
• McKinney-Vento compliance and educational stability for students experiencing homelessness
• Educational continuity for justice-involved and court-involved youth
• Family and community engagement partnerships that remove barriers to school participation

What You Bring:

• Masters degree in educational leadership, social work, school counseling, public administration, or a related field
• Connecticut administrator (092) certification
• 5+ years of progressive experience in student support services, attendance and engagement, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of McKinney-Vento requirements and chronic absenteeism strategies
• Experience collaborating with interagency partners (DCF, juvenile probation, courts, housing authorities)
• A commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice in an urban district

Compensation: Hartford Principals and Supervisors Association collective bargaining agreement 11 | Twelve-month position | Salary Range: $137,101 - $146,249

Why HPS? Comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, residency differential, HSA contribution, and real career growth in a district thats redefining whats possible for 16,000 students across 39 schools.

Apply today: https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/115268

Hartford Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D