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Location:

Central High School

Reports To:

Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: per negotiated agreement / Exempt

2026/27 Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $51,380, Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $58,023

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Position

Purpose:

Provides secondary engagement services, academic and school attendance support to assist students with navigating a path toward graduating high school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in education
• Previous work experience with youth
• Previous work experience in a multicultural setting
• Proficient in software applications including Windows, Office 365, Word, Excel, and Access preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Bilingual Language skills preferred
• Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Displays a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of OPS's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Working knowledge of school District and community resources preferred

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Monitors attendance and other student data and responds by communicating with students and families
• Manages a caseload of students, providing attendance mentoring, check-ins, and support for accessing resources
• Communicates with families and other school support people on a regular basis
• Conducts home visits to identify ways to support students and families in school attendance
• Builds connections with community support and opportunities for students.
• Communicates with students and families regarding school programs and supports, as well as student accomplishments and needs
• Seeks new and efficient ways to reach students and meet needs in high school resulting in dropout prevention
• Provides academic support to students as needed or appropriate
• Leads rapid cycles of improvement that inform schools' next steps in attendance intervention
• Interfacing with district partners to monitor and respond to data being pulled and reviewed on a regular basis.
• Leads and facilitates school attendance team including initiatives, recognition and data monitoring
• Provides professional development to staff to monitor and support student attendance
• Leads and facilitates the Student Assistance Team process for the school and responsibilities associated with this role
• Follows oral and written directions accurately
• May perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Performs other related tasks as assigned by the board of education through the Superintendent of Schools or the Trustees.

Equipment:
This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use

Travel:
Limited travel may be required

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and maintain balance while performing job-related tasks
• Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the Principal or supervisory personnel in order to complete day-to-day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population, requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to…