About the Team

Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is a fulltime, online option for students that need to catch-up and cross the finish line to high school graduation. Gateway is a proud member of the Accel Schools network, with decades of experience serving students virtually throughout the United States. Join this exciting movement and watch students explore, grow, and learn in an innovative public-school option, at home. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

About the Opportunity

The Attendance Officer will assist with the management of documenting attendance, collecting and verifying absence excuses, running and reviewing attendance and truancy reports, and preparing truancy communications and materials for HB410 absence intervention meetings in conformity with the philosophy and policies adopted by Gateway, the rules of the governing Board, State Board of Education, the provisions of law, directives of the building Administrator and sound administrative practice.

As the Attendance Officer of Gateway you will support the following areas:

• Enter attendance in all applicable databases and systems accurately
• Receive, verify, and log absence excuses from parents in accordance with state law defining allowable absences
• Collaborate with Administrators on complex excuse requests and escalate attendance issues to Administrators as needed
• Manage communication with parents via email and phone to follow up on reasons for absence and submission of excuses
• Run attendance/engagement reports to identify students needing truancy communications
• Work with the regional team to prepare and send truancy communications in a timely manner that upholds compliance to state law
• Provide Engagement Support Team with reports and updates weekly identifying students who are not engaged or are truant
• Assist Student Services Director with preparation of materials for absence intervention meetings
• Track receipt of student records and follow up with prior schools to obtain any missing documents
• Schedule, lead and document all Attendance Intervention Meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

• Ohio residency
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.