Attendance Coordinator

Attendance Coordinator

The Attendance Coordinator is responsible for driving student success by proactively managing and improving student attendance rates. The primary goal is to provide targeted intervention for students at risk of chronic absenteeism specifically those with 6-15 absences per semester to help all students achieve and maintain a minimum 90% attendance rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis:
  Regularly monitor and analyze attendance data to identify the target group of students (6-15 absences per semester).
• Direct Student Intervention:
  Conduct individual meetings and facilitate student groups focused on identifying and overcoming barriers to regular school attendance.
• Home Visits:
  Conduct home visits to engage with families, and encourage a return to consistent school attendance.
• Administrative Support:
  Write attendance referrals/letters and work closely with school disciplinarians on attendance-related issues.
• Agency Liaison:
  Collaborate with outside social service agencies and local law enforcement to link students and families to necessary support services.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with the Building Principal, disciplinarians, and other school staff to develop and implement innovative intervention strategies.
• Compliance:
  Maintain accurate records of interventions and communications as required for Title 1 documentation and District 218 policy.

Expectations:

• Availability:
  This is a 10-month position with workday hours of Monday - Friday from 7:50 a.m.
  
  - 3:20 p.m. Must be willing and able to conduct off-site home visits in conjunction with your security staff.
• Meetings:
  Participate in weekly/bi-weekly student support team meetings or disciplinary reviews.
• Professionalism:
  Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student records and family situations in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Time and Effort Tracking:
  Maintain accurate record of interactions and efforts as required by Federal grants.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelors or Graduate Degree preferred.
• Certification:
  Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Substitute Certificate required.
• Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well in a team setting, and proficiency in data management systems.

Benefits:

Compensation & Compliance Policy Adherence:
This position must adhere to all Board of Education policies, district procedures, and relevant state laws, including PERA. Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits in accordance with Illinois law (effective January 2025) and current district agreements for non-represented staff. Compensation:
The  hourly rate for Attendance Coordinators is $25.00/hr based on a 177 days
* 7.5 hours annually or $33,187.50. Salary will be pro-rated if not started at the beginning of the school year.