Attendance Liaison at Grand River Preparatory High School
About The Position
Grand River Preparatory High School, located in Grand Rapids, MI, serves students in grades 9-12. Opened in 2008, the school is supported by an experienced leadership team and offers a Dean support model and behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS). Grand River Preparatory High School consistently outperforms local districts on state tests and is ranked among the top schools in Michigan by College Board, Niche, and US News and World Report. The Attendance Liaison will play a crucial role in monitoring student attendance, engaging families, and collaborating with school staff to promote consistent attendance and academic success.
Requirements
- No formal education or certification is required.
- Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and collaborate as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, families, or in school or community-based settings
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfort with digital communication platforms and basic data tracking tools
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply where applicable
Responsibilities
- Analyze attendance data for eligible students to identify early warning signs of chronic absenteeism.
- Use NHA's tiered attendance model to determine the appropriate level of support for each student.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance trends and interventions.
- Collaborate bi-weekly with leadership and/or in team meetings and calendarize in O3s.
- Communicate regularly with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to share attendance insights, align on student support strategies, and ensure coordinated intervention efforts.
- Identify and implement effective attendance strategies for individual students and student groups.
- Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention planning and regular progress monitoring.
- Design and execute school-wide (Tier 1) attendance initiatives, including incentives, celebrations, and awareness efforts.
- Reinforce a consistent, school-wide message on the importance of attendance.
- Conduct regular outreach to parents and guardians—including same-day outreach for student absences—through phone calls, home visits, school meetings, and digital platforms such as the NHA App.
- Communicate the academic importance of consistent attendance respectfully and supportively.
- Develop family-centered improvement plans in collaboration with families.
- Maintain accurate, real-time records of all student contacts, interventions, and outcomes using myNHA and other provided tools.
- Participate in data review with school leadership to assess caseload progress and adjust strategies.
- Promote attendance awareness through school campaigns and incentive programs.
- Build community relationships that expand options for student recognition and rewards.
- Facilitate or support learning opportunities for eligible parents and guardians.
- Strengthen communication and trust between families and the school community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
