Attendance Liaison

Job Summary

The Bloomfield Schools Attendance Liaison is dedicated to working with all families with the purpose of addressing barriers to regular attendance, improving communication between schools and families, and supporting culturally responsive outreach.

This position will help bridge cultural gaps, provide consistent follow-up with families, and collaborate with school staff and community partners to ensure that students attend school regularly and are supported in overcoming attendance-related challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily and monthly attendance data using PowerSchool and Edia
• Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians and their student(s)
• Communicate with students and families through phone calls, letters, in-person meetings, and home visits to discuss attendance concerns and encourage school engagement
• Collaborate with family liaison, school counselors, administrators, and social workers to develop and implement individualized attendance intervention plans.
• Provide culturally appropriate interventions and referrals
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records of student attendance interventions in compliance with FERPA and district guidelines.
• Partner with tribal organizations and community agencies to support families
• Provide information about school policies and resources, including the New Mexico’s Attendance for Success Act and the importance of regular school attendance Participate in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings, attendance team meetings, truancy hearings, and other related district or community-based meetings related to duties and responsibilities
• Support and promote districtwide attendance initiatives, incentive programs, and awareness campaigns.
• Provide regular reports and updates on attendance trends and intervention outcomes to district leadership
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Active listening, empathy, and respect to understand and address student and family needs and concerns without judgement
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and families
• Ability to deal with potentially sensitive or confrontational situations calmly and professionally
• Knowledge of school attendance policies and procedures
• Familiarity with community resources and social services
• Organizational and record-keeping skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Proficiency in using technology for communication and record-keeping
• Organizational and time management skills
• Data analysis and technical skills
• Consistent attendance and punctuality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, behavioral science, or a related field preferred
• Experience working in schools or with youth and families preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Navajo) preferred

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel between school sites and community locations within the Bloomfield School District boundaries
• Occasional home visits and flexible scheduling, including some evening or weekend hours, may be required
• Work involves driving, sitting, walking, and interacting with staff, students and families in a variety of settings