What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attendance Advocate position at Mesa County Valley School District 51?
- Student Support and Monitoring
- Track student attendance and academic progress using district systems, meeting with students to address attendance concerns and barriers to attendance.
- Develop and implement attendance contracts to support student engagement and prevent truancy.
- Refer complex or unresolved cases to Attendance Case Managers for further intervention and support.
- Communication and Advocacy
- Collaborate with progress monitors, counselors, and administration to address student needs and support attendance improvement.
- Advocate for students by addressing school-related and non-school related concerns that impact attendance.
- Documentation and Data Management
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, interventions, and parent communications.
- Update attendance data in the online system and document next steps for ongoing support.
- Family and Community Engagement
- Conduct home visits to engage families, discuss attendance concerns and connect students with community resources.
- Collaboration
- Meet regularly with attendance secretaries to review student attendance concerns and determine appropriate interventions.
- Work as part of a team to implement attendance improvement strategies across the district.
- Other Duties
- Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.
- High school diploma or equivalent required for hire
- A minimum of two years of experience working with children/youth required.
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or valid Colorado identification required
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner
- Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders
- Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations
- Strong professional written-communication and group presentation skills
- Strong ability to apply basic math skills and calculations with a high-degree of accuracy
- Ability to work independently as needed with minimal direction and/or supervision
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner
JobID: 11719
Position Type:
Administrative Support Staff/Attendance Advocate
Administrative Support Staff/Attendance Advocate
Date Posted:
6/4/2025
6/4/2025
Location:
Grand River Academy
Job Title: Attendance AdvocateGrand River Academy
Pay Program: Support Staff, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Range 13 $24.13 - $26.88
Work Year: Student Contact Days (175 Days / 8 Hours)
Reports to: Director of Access, Opportunity, and Family Partnerships
Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Summary
Operating under the general direction of the Director of Access, Opportunity, and Family Partnerships, this position plays a key role in promoting student engagement and reducing truancy across the district. By monitoring attendance, meeting with students, and collaborating with school staff, this position helps identify barriers to attendance and implements interventions to support student success. The position also works closely with families through home visits and community outreach, ensuring students have the resources needed to stay in school. Through data management, advocacy, and collaboration, this role supports district-wide efforts to improve student attendance and academic achievement.
Essential Responsibilities - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility 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. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
Job Responsibility Description
Education and Experience
Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits
Salary : $24 - $27
