Student Attendance Specialist

Illinois Association Of School•Des Plaines, IL

64d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Essential Duties Identifies and connects with students demonstrating attendance challenges at school Coordinates communication with administration, students, and families to ensure that barriers to attendance are reduced or removed and students are able to access their education Maintains accurate records of student attendance; prepares and maintains a variety of records and files regarding student attendance, tardiness, truancy, suspension and discipline Communicates with students and parents regarding attendance and related issues; conducts home visits as needed Incentivizes and celebrates improvement in attendance rates with students and families Refers serious attendance problems according to established procedures; assists in identifying and resolving problems of students with frequent absenteeism May be required to drive PACE van to facilitate student attendance Create and conduct professional learning sessions for district employees and provide custom attendance support as directed in response to district needs. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned North Cook will facilitate and pay for PACE van certification which requires meeting the PACE vanpool driving requirements including drug testing

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or office experience preferred, but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional languages other than English preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Friendly and patient demeanor including conflict resolution skills
Assignments that require driving the PACE van must be able to pass DOT physical and drug screens

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or office experience preferred
additional languages other than English preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies and connects with students demonstrating attendance challenges at school
Coordinates communication with administration, students, and families to ensure that barriers to attendance are reduced or removed and students are able to access their education
Maintains accurate records of student attendance
Communicates with students and parents regarding attendance and related issues; conducts home visits as needed
Incentivizes and celebrates improvement in attendance rates with students and families
Refers serious attendance problems according to established procedures
May be required to drive PACE van to facilitate student attendance
Create and conduct professional learning sessions for district employees and provide custom attendance support as directed in response to district needs
Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance (PPO, High Deductible, or HMO) at no cost for the covered employee. Dependent coverage is available at a cost share
Metlife dental insurance at no cost for the covered employee (dependent coverage is available at a cost share)
Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension system
Life insurance at 1x annual salary + $50,000 AD&D insurance
12 vacation days per year (increased with each year of employment until 20 days per year is reached)
12 paid sick days per year
2 personal days per year
At least 12 paid holidays per year
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b/457b retirement savings plans available
Some positions are eligible for tuition reimbursement