Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Campus Attendance Coordinator will monitor the attendance of all students on campus for loss of credit due to attendance. They will coordinate with grade level assistant principals to ensure student(s) are placed on the appropriate principal’s plan and has completed attendance recovery.

This position requires home visits to further ensure students are meeting attendance requirements and foster greater relationships with our stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional (HQ)
• 2 year Associates Degree or comparable certification, preferred
• School District experience, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with parents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in typing, word processing and online programs
• Ability to use computer, software and scanner
• Strong organizational skills

Experience:

• Experience working with adults and or children
• Working district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendance

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Serve as a liaison between the school and home of all students on assigned campuses.
• Communicate with parents frequently using a variety of methods.
• Manage grade level principal’s attendance documentation plans
• Manage student’s attendance recovery plans to ensure compliance.
• Attend campus and district meetings that as requested.
• Maintain and distribute parent education resources on campuses.
• Confer regularly with the campus administrator regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for such agencies as the child guidance clinics, family service and placement agencies, and to other institutions and school as directed.
• Assist Campus Administrator to coordinate, refer and submit the School Attendance Review Board referrals to District SARB.
• Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Investigate non-attendance to insure legality of absence excuses.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Copier, personal computer, audiovisual equipment, scanner and digital camera.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands

• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting
• Frequent travel within the 30-mile radius of the district

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.