Attendance Support Professional
Job in
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for:
Rockford Public School District 205
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27772 - 39468 USD Yearly
USD
27772.00
39468.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Title:
Attendance Support Professional
Job Code: 7075
Department: Secondary
Supervisor: Building Principal
Date: 2/16/2017
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: 20.16 - 28.65/hour
Purpose of the Position
This position supports student success by addressing barriers to attendance through direct family engagement, home visits, and coordination of community-based resources. It ensures compliance with district and state requirements while providing restorative support, referrals, and documentation to improve attendance and reengage students.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
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.Uses attendance data to identify students with patterns of concern and develops individualized support plans, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of all student and family contacts, interventions, referrals, and progress updates.Conducts home visits and family meetings to address barriers, reengage students, and provides wraparound support.Connects students and families with community-based resources and monitors the effectiveness of these supports.Assists families with initial court referrals, attends hearings with the Regional Office of Education when required, and provides case documentation as requested.Coordinates with school staff to ensure accurate use of attendance codes and compliance with district and state guidelines.Initiates and follows up on referrals to the Regional Office of Education and other agencies to ensure ongoing support, accountability, and legal interventions when required.Provides regular updates and reports on caseload progress to support TAEOP grant compliance and evaluation.Engages families using a supportive and restorative approach to encourage positive attendance habits and solve challenges.Collaborates with school MTSS teams, attendance teams, and other relevant school staff to analyze attendance patterns and develop interventions to address chronic truancy.Qualifications
High School Diploma required. Thirty (30) college credit hours in a related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.Knowledge of computer applications as related to collection and inputting of data in all areas as related to attendance, school climate, and whole school activities.Knowledge of child and adolescent psychology, and ability to work with high school students.Positive interpersonal communication skills.Work Calendar
10 Months (two weeks before school begins / two weeks after school is out.)
Collective Bargaining Agreement
RESPA
A
comprehensive benefits package includes
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Paid Sick and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Optional 403(b) plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Working Conditions
Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.
Other
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of…
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