Attendance Liaison

Cleveland Metropolitan School District•East Professional Center, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists with identifying students who are absent or tardy too frequently. Collaborates with parents and school administrators, and documents efforts to improve student attendance, and compiles reports as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid Ohio Educational Aide Permit required
Valid Ohio driver's license, own a vehicle with appropriate automobile insurance
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with students, staff, parents and community stakeholders
Ability to work flexible hours throughout the District

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority representatives, Department of Children and Family Services, and Cleveland Police Department (truancy sweep) to implement programs to improve students attendance
Maintains an awareness of regulations regarding child welfare and attendance by having a working knowledge of State Law, Board policy and administrative regulations
Compiles attendance reports as directed and documents efforts to improve student’s attendance
Reviews student’s personnel files as appropriate and coordinates with Student Assignments for any necessary changes
Maintains a strong presence within the community and neighborhood centers, to improve student attendance, and verbally explain the districts attendance policies, regulations, and laws accurately
Serves as a liaison between the school and central Office of Attendance
Serves as a liaison between the school, parents, courts, and police authorities
Makes home visits and documents outcome
Issue Ohio Legal Warning Letters in compliance with Ohio Laws
Issues Driver’s License Revocation in compliance with Ohio Laws
Works with the appropriate staff to prevent student dropouts
Makes recommendations to Juvenile Court and Department of Children and Family Services in compliance with departmental guidelines
Serves as a member of the School Attendance Committee
Serves as a liaison between the school and central Office of Attendance on all ADM related functions
Performs other related duties as requested