Attendance Champion & Community Liaison

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School in Gary, Indiana, seeks a Truancy Officer for a 12-month position. The role focuses on improving student attendance through parental collaboration, home visits, and referrals when necessary.

You will work closely with building principals and the Family Coordinator to monitor attendance, counsel students on absenteeism, and prepare court-related documentation when required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and community relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance efforts by contacting parents and guardians.
• Investigate attendance issues and prepare referrals for court actions as required.
• Coordinate with Principals and Family Coordinator on chronic absentee cases.
• Maintain records and submit reports on attendance and truancy matters.
• Attend court proceedings to present evidence related to attendance cases.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School in Gary, Indiana, seeks a Truancy Officer for a 12-month position. The role focuses on improving student attendance through parental collaboration, home visits, and referrals when necessary.

You will work closely with building principals and the Family Coordinator to monitor attendance, counsel students on absenteeism, and prepare court-related documentation when required.