Retention and Attendance Specialist

NATURE OF JOB: The retention and attendance specialist role involves a

multifaceted and multi-step process that will lead to an increase in student

attendance, family engagement, and with an aim to support student persistence to

graduation. As brick-and-mortar DOPRs typically have low attendance rates, the

primary goal of the retention and attendance clerk is to plan, develop, implement,

and/or lead any programs or initiatives that will yield greater student attendance.

This role is charged with engaging students to prevent dropout, through a variety of

communication mediums and home visits in support of students, their families, and

school system needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor attendance in conjunction with the homeroom teachers and the

vocational specialists;

• Document and publish attendance figures to school stakeholders regarding

the student population, emphasizing the at-risk attenders;

• Reach out to at-risk population through multiple channels (all-call system,

direct phone calls, home visits when necessary, use of social media, text

messaging, email, and other);

• Develop a plan and work to remove barriers to attendance;

• Develop and implement interventions as needed to prevent dropout through

collaboration with all stakeholders, teachers, community members, and families;

• Maintain thorough records of intervention efforts with each student, including

communication notes, to assess efficacy and encourage thoughtfulness in

adjusting strategies to meet student and stakeholder needs;

• Act as a community contact/liaison among consulting groups and agencies to

foster community partnerships to help our students with the issues that prevent

regular attendance;

• Monitor paperwork in conjunction with the enrollment specialists and EMIS

coordinator;

• Assist in obtaining missing enrollment paperwork for students currently in

attendance. This includes, but is not limited to, proof of residency claims,

proof of income claims, immunization records, transcripts, free/reduced lunch

forms and other incomplete enrollment packet elements;

• Build rapport with students in building and at school-sponsored events to

foster relationships between and among community members, impact the

student experience, and assist on necessary projects and tasks critical to the

operation of school;

• Become familiar with and assist with the enrollment process to complete an

enrollment packet with a potential enrollee or answer any questions about the

enrollment process;

• Assist vocational coordinator with necessary job visits and follow-ups for

employed students;

• Attend mandatory system-wide events including graduation, graduation

rehearsal, and staff professional developments as scheduled throughout

the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalency;

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;

• The ability to work both alone and in small group environments,

maintain professional communication skills through email, chat and

cloud-based document sharing;

• The ability to work with urban, at risk youth (ages 16-23) to establish

ties and rapport;

• The ability to maintain paperwork and digitally and via hard copies;

• Office skills, cloud-based computing (Google apps), including email,

calendar, and drive, social media including Facebook, Twitter, and

Instagram, and OTJ programs including: BB Connect5, Survey

Monkey, and SalesForce ;

• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills, ability to clearly and

concisely communicate with internal and external audiences;

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse

student body and staff;

• Ability to travel for institutional directives;

• Ability to work outside of a traditional work schedule;

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and three

letters of recommendation via email

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE CORRECT CANDIDATE

HAS BEEN SELECTED:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $38,000