Student Retention Support

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO

2d•$23 - $33•Remote

About The Position

Providing a safe, flexible and supportive educational experience for students is what we do best. Founded and led by educators, Elev8 Online Schools fosters student success in fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. Serving students in grades 6-12, our schools are accredited, NCAA eligible and offer a high-quality online education and valid California high school diplomas. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. Learn more about us at https://elev8schools.org/ How You Will Make an Impact The Student Retention Support will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in student attendance and readmission, and book retrieval. This position will interact with students, families, school personnel, community agencies and law enforcement.

Requirements

Modern office methods, practices, procedures
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Good English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Data analysis, entry and work processing methods, techniques, and programs
Understanding of ADA and attendance accounting procedures
Telephone techniques and etiquette
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Record keeping practices
Ability to: Learn, interpret, apply and communicate school rules, regulations, and policies
Work effectively in the absence of supervision
Perform data entry and data compilation from a variety of sources
Perform work with speed and accuracy
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Strong organizational and planning skills; Meet schedules and timelines
Work cooperatively with others (parents/legal guardians, students, and school officials)
Ability to handle multiple competing assignments and projects
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
One year experience in a public school environment or public social services background
Community or school relations work experience, including working with courts and law enforcement
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Email)
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

college coursework or CASCWA training a plus

Responsibilities

Investigate student absences and withdrawals and encourage school readmission
Contact parents/legal guardian and students to obtain information concerning reasons for pupil absences from school
Make home visits to follow up on attendance problems and to observe home situations that may interfere with attendance
Participate in Attendance Intervention Meetings (AIM) and Student Retention Meetings (SRM)
Secure and track return of school books
Collaborate with school personnel to investigate and address student retention
Develop, establish and coordinate community resource contacts
Provide weekly progress reports to supervisor regarding student and asset retrieval along with comprehensive report tracking all contact with current or former students
Answer inquiries from students, parents/legal guardian regarding attendance records and school re-admittance
Document student attendance progress in the student database
Apply and provide information, forms and necessary documents regarding school policy and procedures
Work with local law enforcement for student retention
Type and prepare a wide variety of documents including letters, reports
Compile and analyze information
Perform a wide variety of general clerical and administrative work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed reports, verifying accuracy of information, and research
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time
Adhere to attendance policies
Research the enrollment status of students leaving our school at outside schools and update codes as needed