Job Title:              Educational Outreach and Attendance Coordinator

Reports to:           Assistant Superintendent

Supervises:          Not Applicable 

Type of Position:  Exempt

 

The Truancy Coordinator shall work cooperatively with teachers, counselors, school administrators, parents, and local agencies to assure compliance with attendance laws and regulations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of the school's goals and objectives
• Participates in meetings, including RTI, where attendance and truancy are issues or concerns, about services needed for the family that directly impacts the child or children getting to school
• Work with students to prepare to advocate at their own RTI meetings
• Work with Family Action Planning Team (FAPT) Coordinator 
• Coordinates the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of school attendance and truancy programs with school principals and central office administration
• Work with principals to develop proactive plans for students and families who have high truancy and chronic tardiness to avoid court services
• Assist principals in tracking high needs families, re: updates on services and supports
• Investigates services needed for the family that directly impacts the child or children getting to school
• Communicates with other district employees about issues that impact student attendance and truancy
• Works with court services, if needed, to support students and families who have high truancy and chronic tardiness
• Compiles and evaluates data, prepares analysis, reports and recommendations regarding school attendance and truancy
• Works with families and supports there needs through programs of engagement, community resources, and academic support
• Collaborate with NRVCS and court services to schedule truancy meetings and to create individualized attendance plans for students with excessive absences. 
• Other related duties as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background or experience in public education, experience in working with families/students
• Effective leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of instruction, assessment, and professional development
• Record of commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion
• An ability to work effectively with students and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Attention to details
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to coach and inspire
• Ability to solve problems of practice with an emphasis on equity, ethics, and social justice
• Work well with the community at-large, including parents and students
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Work closely with students, demonstrating broad understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of them

Minimum Training and Experience:

Bachelors and/or Masters in psychology, counseling, social work, education or a related field, ability to travel between schools during the day and attend community meetings.  Background or experience in public education, experience in working with families/students preferred.