Attendance Liaison

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Attendance Liaison monitors student attendance, identifies chronic absenteeism patterns, and works with students, families, and school staff to promote regular attendance. The role focuses on building relationships, identifying barriers to attendance, and connecting students and families with appropriate school or community resources. The Attendance Liaison helps ensure attendance policies are understood and followed and implements strategies to improve attendance rates. The position includes monitoring and analyzing attendance records; conducting student and family outreach, including home visits when necessary; coordinating individualized interventions and incentives; collaborating with school staff and support teams; maintaining records and preparing reports; supporting compliance with attendance policies and legal requirements; engaging community organizations; and participating in relevant professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant experience working with students and families.
Experience in education, social services, or a related field, with a focus on student attendance or family engagement.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including students at risk of dropping out or facing attendance challenges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, families, and staff.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement strategic interventions.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse families and communities.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily attendance records and identify chronic absenteeism, tardiness, and truancy.
Analyze attendance data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risk factors.
Collaborate with administrators and teachers to support timely and accurate attendance reporting.
Contact students and families about attendance issues, the importance of regular attendance, and related concerns or barriers.
Conduct home visits when necessary to engage families and encourage attendance.
Explain school attendance policies, procedures, and legal requirements to students and families.
Identify barriers to attendance and connect students and families with appropriate resources or services.
Work with counselors, social workers, and other support staff to develop individualized attendance improvement plans.
Develop and implement attendance incentive programs.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators on attendance concerns and strategies for individual students.
Participate in Student Support Team meetings and provide input on attendance interventions.
Ensure school staff understand attendance policies and how to implement them.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, interventions, and communications with students and families.
Prepare reports for school leadership on attendance trends, interventions, and outcomes.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about attendance expectations and student progress.
Ensure compliance with district and state attendance policies, truancy laws, and reporting requirements.
Work with the legal department, social services, or other agencies to address severe attendance issues when necessary.
Assist with preparing documentation for truancy-related court proceedings when applicable.
Build relationships with community organizations and resources that support students and families facing attendance barriers.
Engage local services, including transportation authorities, health services, and after-school programs, to support attendance.
Organize and participate in community outreach events promoting school attendance.
Stay current with best practices and research related to student attendance.
Participate in professional development and training related to attendance, student engagement, and family support.