Attendance Engagement Specialist

Leona-Group-; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leona-Group- is seeking an Attendance Liaison to monitor student attendance, identify chronic absenteeism patterns, and collaborate with students, families, and staff to promote regular attendance. The role involves building relationships with students and families, addressing barriers, and connecting them with school and community resources.

The position focuses on ensuring policies are understood and followed, analyzing attendance data, and implementing strategies to raise attendance rates

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience with students and families.
• Experience in education, social services, or related field focusing on attendance or family engagement.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, organization, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily student attendance and identify students with chronic absenteeism, tardiness, or truancy.
• Analyze attendance data to identify trends and risk factors.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to ensure timely and accurate attendance reporting.
• Outreach to students and families to discuss attendance issues and barriers; conduct home visits when needed.
• Identify barriers to attendance and connect students with school or community resources; develop attendance improvement plans.
• Work with counselors and support staff to implement interventions and incentive programs.
• Engage with SST meetings to provide input on attendance interventions.
• Maintain records of attendance, interventions, and communications; prepare reports for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with district/state attendance policies and reporting requirements.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Organizational and time management

Data analysis and trend identification

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leona-Group- is seeking an Attendance Liaison to monitor student attendance, identify chronic absenteeism patterns, and collaborate with students, families, and staff to promote regular attendance. The role involves building relationships with students and families, addressing barriers, and connecting them with school and community resources.

The position focuses on ensuring policies are understood and followed, analyzing attendance data, and implementing strategies to raise attendance rates