CATS Academy Boston
Private international boarding school with US diploma
Attendance Specialist
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are required.
- The ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues is required.
- The candidate must be comfortable managing sensitive conversations and consistently reinforcing school expectations.
- Strong computer and data-entry skills are required.
- The ability to analyze attendance information and recognize patterns requiring follow-up is required.
- Demonstrated reliability, discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality are required.
- The ability to work effectively in a diverse and international school community is required.
- Manage the daily student attendance process and ensure that records are entered accurately and promptly.
- Review attendance submissions from teachers and follow up on missing or inconsistent information.
- Record and monitor student absences, tardiness, early dismissals, and class cuts.
- Contact students, parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel regarding unexplained absences or attendance concerns.
- Maintain accurate attendance documentation within PowerSchool and other school systems.
- Produce daily, weekly, and periodic attendance reports for school leadership.
- Identify attendance patterns and promptly elevate concerns involving chronic absenteeism, repeated tardiness, or missed classes.
- Collaborate with academic leaders, advisors, Student Services, Residential Life, and other departments to support student attendance.
- Help students understand attendance expectations and related school procedures.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of family communications and attendance interventions.
- Support attendance-related meetings, reviews, and follow-up plans as needed.
- Protect the confidentiality of student and family information.
- Provide limited administrative support connected to student records and daily school operations.
- Perform other attendance-related duties as assigned.
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Prior experience in a school, administrative, student-services, or records-management role is preferred.
- Familiarity with PowerSchool is strongly preferred.
About the company
CATS Academy Boston provides private, co-educational college preparatory education for grades 8–12 and postgraduate students. It offers a US high school diploma with extensive AP courses, honors classes, ESL support, and university counseling, all delivered on a 22-acre boarding campus in Braintree. The school differentiates itself with small classes, personalized education, and specialized Academies of Excellence in Arts, STEAM, and Hockey, plus the CATS Extra Program for English proficiency, serving a mainly international student body. Its goal is to prepare students for admission to competitive universities in the US and worldwide, evidenced by a 100% university placement rate and substantial scholarship outcomes.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Class of 2026 acceptances to Cornell, Brown, Amherst, and RISD strengthen branding.
- CATS hired Isiah Anderson on August 20, 2026, expanding athletics and recruitment.
- 2027-2028 boarding fees rose to $34,000, signaling pricing power and stronger revenue per student.
What critics are saying
- Bright Scholar privatized in December 2025, concentrating control and capital decisions in one owner.
- A 422-student 2025-2026 profile leaves tuition dependence exposed if enrollment slips.
- International-student demand shocks or visa delays can cripple boarding revenue within one admissions cycle.
What makes CATS Academy Boston unique
- Braintree campus plus 95% boarding attracts international students from 35 countries.
- Small classes, AP courses, and university counseling target elite U.S. admissions.
- Academies of Excellence in arts, STEAM, and hockey create specialized student pathways.
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CATS Academy Boston welcomes Isiah Anderson as the new Senior Director of Athletics. * August 20, 2026 CATS Academy Boston is delighted to welcome Isiah Anderson as its new Senior Director of Athletics, Basketball Operations & Auxiliary Programs and Head Girls Basketball Coach. With more than two decades of experience as a coach, athletic administrator, recruiter, and program builder, Isiah brings an exceptional combination of leadership, vision, and student-centered excellence to its community. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for athletics at CATS Academy Boston as CATS Academy Boston, Inc. continue to strengthen its academy sports programs and elevate opportunities for student-athletes from around the world. In his new role, Isiah will provide strategic leadership across the athletic department while working closely with its academy sports partners, including North American Hockey Academy (NAHA), American Hockey Academy (AHA), and Basketball, to ensure strong alignment between athletics, admissions, academics, student support, and the overall student-athlete experience. He will also lead the development and national expansion of CATS Women's Basketball, while supporting international recruitment efforts and the continued growth of its auxiliary programs. Isiah joins CATS Academy Boston after serving as Head Coach of Girls Basketball at Prospect Mountain High School, leading them to the most successful season in school history and a Final Four appearance. Throughout his coaching career, he has helped student-athletes advance to NCAA Division I, Division II, Ivy League, and professional programs, earning a reputation as an outstanding mentor and developer of talent. Before that, he served as the Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at Busche Academy, where he led an international athletic department comprised of more than 110 student-athletes representing 18 countries. In that role, he oversaw a comprehensive athletic program dedicated to student success both on and off the court. His passion for athlete development is evident throughout his career. Isiah is the founder of REPS Basketball, one of New England's most respected independent basketball programs, serving more than 150 athletes annually across multiple teams. He also co-founded the International Sports Academy at Hoosac School, creating a highly successful international basketball program that helped student-athletes excel academically, athletically, and in the college recruitment process. Isiah's broad experience supporting student growth, building successful programs, and developing strong organizational cultures will be invaluable to the future of CATS Academy Boston athletics. CATS Academy Boston, Inc. is thrilled to welcome Isiah and look forward to the leadership, energy, and expertise he will bring to its student-athletes, coaches, and wider school community.