Attendance Specialist - 10 Months A Year/8 Hours Per Day

Rockford Public Schools • Rockford, IL

44d • $25 - $34

About The Position

This position serves as the primary point of contact for student attendance. This role supports the implementation of district and building plans for student attendance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, additional post-secondary hours preferred, 3-5 years of experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to organize data and information to make recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of outside agencies for family resources.
• Ability to work in an urban school environment.
• Ability to navigate different computer software programs that include but are not limited to: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and PowerSchool platform.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Serves as the primary point of contact in supporting student attendance.
• Utilizes a data-based approach to initiate early identification of students who do not meet attendance expectations.
• Work with building staff to ensure attendance codes are implemented in accordance with district guidelines.
• Arranges individual or group problem solving sessions related to successful class attendance.
• Responsible for parent outreach in accordance with established building attendance processes.
• Responsible for referring students with attendance concerns to the building-based attendance problem solving team.
• Participates in building level attendance problem solving teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees