Attendance Improvement Specialist

Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Office of Education #9 in Champaign-Ford counties is seeking an Attendance Improvement Specialist. This role works directly with students and families to identify barriers contributing to truancy and disengagement, and acts as a case manager and advocate.

You will collaborate with schools, families, and community agencies to improve attendance, strengthen school engagement, and support attendance interventions and systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address barriers contributing to truancy and absenteeism.
• Collaborate with students, families, schools, and community agencies to improve attendance and engagement.

Job description

• Location: Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9
• Date Available: 10/05/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
• District: Regional Office of Education #9

Attendance Improvement Specialist

This individual works directly with students and families to identify and address barriers contributing to truancy, chronic absenteeism, and school disengagement. The Attendance Specialist serves as a case manager and advocate, collaborating with students, families, schools, and community agencies to improve attendance, strengthen school engagement, and help students remain successfully connected to their education. The Attendance Specialist also collaborates with school attendance teams on school based attendance interventions, systems, and supports, as needed.

For questions or additional information please contact Jayme Bajer, Assistant Superintendent, at [e-mail] or 217-893-3219.