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Attendance Counselor (North End Middle School) #PM-5080-1316

Date Opened
Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:49 PM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Section
Middle Schools
Salary
  • $24.93 ~ $32.70
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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Introduction

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION FOR:   ATTENDANCE COUNSELOR (NEMS)

This examination is open to permanent classified employees of the City of Waterbury Individuals appointed as a result of passing the examination shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of this examination. A passing score must be obtained on each part of the examination.

SALARY:  $24.93 ~ $32.70/hourly

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days. 

IMPORTANT: 
1.  Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice. Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.
2.  Seniority Points – Credit for this position will be in accordance with the amendment of the Civil Service Rules & Regulations.   

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Attendance Counselor is responsible for promoting school attendance and performs related work in school and through home visits. In addition, the Attendance Counselor carries out school policy and procedures as they relate to truancy.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Acts as a resource to and confers with administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, pupil services, special services, health services personnel, parents and guardians and other agencies related to or involved with school attendance issues; Implements school attendance policies, procedures and laws; Maintains records, data and forms as required; Interviews and assists students and parents/families to help reduce or eliminate truancy; Assists in court procedures and completes forms; Works with juvenile court and police; Maintains strict confidentiality of all student and family information; Serves as a member of Planning and Placement or Section 504 Teams when required; Performs other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of attendance laws/regulations and intervention/prevention strategies for school attendance; Ability to handle a large case load of students with various needs; Ability to interpret/communicate to students/families and school staff and respond in a timely, effective way; Must possess excellent case assessment and management skills, data collection and computer skills; Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, administrators and outside agencies to help increase school attendance; Ability to travel from school to school if necessary and to visit homes and other locations relating to school attendance; Ability to make decisions and have good judgment in adherence and compliance with attendance policies/procedures and applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and governing regulations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or Education; AND
One (1) year experience as an attendance counselor providing services for school-aged children preferred; Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license with a good driving history.

SPECIAL NOTE

This position is covered under the written Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees' Association (White-Collar) Union.

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