NJ Regional Truancy Manager - Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)

The Regional Truancy Manager (RTM) ensures that a cohort of Mastery schools network effectively implements the network's attendance response systems.

This role focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism and truancy through tiered interventions, cross-agency collaboration, and consistent family engagement.

The RTM provides direct oversight and support to school-based staff and serves as the primary liaison to external partners, including DHS, family court, and community organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Support Attendance Coordinators across multiple campuses to ensure consistent implementation of Master's multi-tiered Truancy Response Systems.
• Monitor and analyze attendance data to identify students in need of interventions and evaluate program impact.
• Conduct and coordinate home visits to engage families, assess barriers to attendance, and implement individualized support plans.
• Review and assess the quality of Student Attendance Improvement Plans (SAIPs) developed by school teams to ensure they are actionable, data-informed, and aligned with student needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all truancy-related interventions and case notes.
• Serve as liaison with Regional Truancy and ensure compliance with truancy regulations and required reporting to state and district entities.
• Represent Mastery in truancy proceedings and coordinate escalated support as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address structural barriers to consistent attendance.
• Provide regular updates to network leadership on attendance trends, challenges, and intervention outcomes.
• Complete required professional development and stay current with truancy-related policies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to pursuing equity and improving educational outcomes in historically underserved communities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including families, school staff, and community partners.
• Deep understanding of truancy laws, attendance regulations, and student support frameworks in PA/NJ.
• Experience implementing attendance interventions and truancy prevention strategies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze attendance data and develop data-driven action plans.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a compassionate, family-centered approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Tools); comfort using attendance data systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; including presentation and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple school sites and navigate a dynamic workload.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may evolve in response to student needs or organizational goals, with clear communication and support.
• Language proficiency in both English and Spanish required for positions supporting Camden schools, including the ability to communicate effectively with students and families in both languages.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with equivalent professional experience in social work, education, case management, or related fields will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in attendance/truancy intervention, case management, or education.
• At least 2 years of experience overseeing attendance strategies, compliance programs, or family engagement initiatives preferred.
• Experience working with historically underserved school communities, community agencies, social services, or advocacy organizations in Philadelphia.
• Prior experience managing a caseload or coordinating services across agencies highly valued.
• Fluency in English/Spanish required.

Salary and Bonus Information:

• External candidates hired for this role are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus!
• The Regional Truancy Manager at Mastery can expect a starting salary between $64,500 - $72,500, based on education and experience, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses.