About This Role
This role supports student attendance, engagement, and academic success through intervention, family outreach, and relationship-building. The coordinator works closely with students, families, counselors, administration, and community agencies to identify barriers to student success and implement strategies to improve attendance and school engagement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor attendance data, including absences, tardies, and attendance trends, to identify students in need of intervention
- Conduct attendance meetings, student check-ins, and goal-setting conferences
- Develop and monitor attendance improvement plans and intervention strategies
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding attendance concerns
- Support truancy prevention efforts, including diversion referrals, court appearances, home visits, and other outreach activities as needed
- Collaborate with counselors, social workers, teachers, and administrators to support at-risk students
- Connect students and families with school and community resources
- Assist with restorative practices, conflict resolution, and student re-engagement efforts
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to attendance and interventions
- Participate in MTSS, attendance, and student support meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field; or equivalent experience working with children and families
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community agencies
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of attendance intervention strategies, restorative practices, and student support systems
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (includes ½-hour unpaid lunch); 36.25 work hours per week
- Contract: non-union position through EDUStaff
Application Process
The application packet must include a completed application, signed cover letter, current resume, and copy of transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon hire.
