ATTENDANCE OFFICER

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Who We Are_*
New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Michigan achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.

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What You’ll Do_*
NPFE seeks an Attendance Officer to promote student attendance throughout the Muskegon Heights Academy Public School Academy System by monitoring students with excessive and potential attendance problems, enforcing the provisions of the Code of Michigan truancy and attendance law, assisting in the development of prevention/intervention strategies, monitoring student progress, and making referrals for assistance.

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Job Requirements_*
Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; associates degree of higher highly preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, administrators, and the community at large

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

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Duties & Responsibilities_*

• Gather and review attendance data to identify students who are excessively truant.

• Assess students with attendance problems, make calls to assess any circumstances that the family may be enduring and connect families to resources and support services to promote student attendance and success.

• Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant and when called upon, assist in the development of individualized service plans to improve attendance.

• Conduct home visits as needed to support families and promote student attendance.

• Serve as a liaison between assigned school and such agencies as social services, court services, and the police department regarding student truancy.

• Act as a resource to administrators, guidance counselors, teachers regarding student attendance.

• Maintain necessary records ensuring confidentiality of students and their families and prepare related reports.

• Assist the main office and throughout the school as needed and when necessary

• Perform other related duties as need or assigned

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The Individual_*
While there is no single formula for a great Attendance Officer, our strongest team members do have a few characteristics in common. They are highly motivated and driven by results, extremely organized with an ability to balance deadlines and multiple workstreams, flexible and adaptable to ever changing organizational needs and work demands, and hold strong written, verbal and bookkeeping skills. Above all, they possess an enduring belief in the endless potential of all scholars and are committed to going “above and beyond” in the name of student success.
If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the NPFE team!

Job Type: Full-time

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