Temporary Attendance and Conduct Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY 

At the direction of the Dean of Students, the Temporary Attendance and Conduct Coordinator is responsible for supporting student attendance, behavior, and accountability through Christ-centered leadership and relational engagement with students, families, faculty, and staff at Orange Lutheran High School. This temporary position will focus primarily on student attendance, monitoring behavior intervention, and the implementation of school expectations and policies that support a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. The Temporary Attendance and Conduct Coordinator works collaboratively with the Dean of Students and other applicable school leaders to promote student success, encourage positive behavioral growth, and support continuous enrollment standards. The position pursues effective communication, healthy partnerships, and proactive intervention strategies with all community stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and parents. The Temporary Attendance and Conduct Coordinator will exercise sound judgment and discretion in responding to attendance concerns, behavioral matters, and student support needs while maintaining a compassionate, student-centered approach that supports students’ holistic well-being and positive standing within the Orange Lutheran community.

REPORTS TO: Dean of Students
SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support the mission and values of Orange Lutheran High School through Christ-centered leadership, communication, and decision-making
• Demonstrate school-aligned independent discretion in addressing matters related to student attendance, behavior, accountability, and adherence to Orange Lutheran community standards
• Serve as a primary support person for student attendance intervention, including monitoring attendance data, identifying patterns of absenteeism or truancy, and partnering with students and families to improve attendance outcomes
• Communicate proactively with parents and guardians regarding attendance concerns, behavioral incidents, and intervention plans
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students on disciplinary matters, investigations, student accountability measures, and restorative practices
• Investigate behavioral incidents involving student misconduct, document findings, communicate outcomes, and ensure accurate records are maintained in accordance with school policies
• Support the implementation of school-wide behavioral expectations and promote a positive and respectful campus culture
• Work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, coaches, department chairs, and administrators to identify students in need of behavioral or attendance support and coordinate intervention strategies
• Facilitate meetings with students and families regarding attendance contracts, behavioral concerns, and school expectations
• Mediate and resolve conflicts among students or between students and staff in a manner that promotes restoration, accountability, and healthy relationships
• Assist in monitoring student conduct during the school day and at school-related activities and events, as assigned
• Respond appropriately to student crises, behavioral escalations, or emergencies, and ensure students are connected with the appropriate support personnel
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student and family matters

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• All other duties as assigned, including leadership duties related to events where students are present and assistance with tasks in other offices and departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

• At least 3 years of successful experience preferred, working with or leading high school-aged students in various capacities

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR certifications
• Cleared TB assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of the operation of Orange Lutheran High School, culture, improvement, and effectively leading students
• Lifelong learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents
• Technologically literate: Comfortable writing and presenting material using Apple products (including tablets) and several software packages, including Microsoft Suite and Google platforms
• Deep experience in the design, integration, implementation, and management of a school, including knowledge of best practices, school operations, and management. 
• Serve alongside a team of school leaders in a highly collaborative and process-oriented setting to engage in effective planning, implementation, coordination, management, supervision, evaluation, and program alignment

Skills and Abilities

• Effective presentation skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Proven listening and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership abilities, including an encouraging, motivating presence to help with conflict management, team building, mentoring and coaching, and goal setting
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to represent the mission, vision, and core values to all stakeholders and prospective families
• Planning and organization; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes other people and their tasks
• Professionalism, reliability
• Uses discernment in analyzing situations and adopts an effective course of action; adaptability
• Exhibit a student's first focus in all aspects of the job
• Exhibit professionalism and approach others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration, works with integrity

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred
• Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, pull, push, or move objects up to 40 pounds and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, jump, twist, or bend
• The employee must have the ability to move about the campus
• Able to perceive sound, see, and speak so that others can understand
• Able to operate business-related equipment, handling and manipulating various materials and objects
• Able to sit and work at a video display terminal for extended periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job
• The majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled office environment with infrequent exposure to an outdoor environment
• The noise level is that of a typical quiet office setting, with occasional exposure to moderate noise levels in the student environment

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade