Attendance Facilitator (2 Positions)

Job Title:           Attendance Facilitator

Job Code:          050

Grade:              Teacher Salary Schedule

Department:      Attendance and Census

Prepared By:      Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date:   May 19, 1999

Approved By:     David A. Barr

Approved Date:  June 25, 1999

SUMMARY

Reports to Director of Attendance and Census; assists in enforcing compulsory attendance law; works to improve attendance and relations between schools and homes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist Supervisor of Child Welfare & Attendance in critical areas of need with schools that have high absentees.

Utilize the attendance analysis to identify students whose absenteeism is high.

Visit homes and confer with parents of students with poor attendance patterns and/or adjustment problems.

Visit target schools and confer on a weekly basis, with students who have irregular attendance patterns.

Confer with students, teachers, and administrators about problems and potential problems.

Provide tips and approaches to parents for positive communication with schools.

Refer students and parents to allied agencies for needed services.

Coordinate a mentor program with school and community organizations.  Hold counseling sessions, both individual and group, with students who have irregular attendance patterns and/or adjustment problems.  Develop a plan of action for implementing the objectives and activities of this component.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree from accredited college or university with certification in education or Master's Degree in Social Work.  A minimum of five years successful school related work experience.  Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate or a Master's Degree in Social Work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Acts of Louisiana State Legislature, Caddo Parish School Board Policies, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional contacts on the level of each child's individual ability and level of understanding.

Ability to plan and organize duties in an effective manner.

Ability to maintain stability to work effectively under pressure.

Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Attendance Department Staff, schools, agencies and the public.

Neat, well groomed appearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel controls.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Director of Attendance and Census

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

9.5 months