Attendance Intervention Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Mer Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse Parish School District is hiring an Attendance Intervention Specialist to support Delta Elementary School in Mer Rouge, LA. The role focuses on promoting regular attendance, addressing barriers, and collaborating with families, school personnel, and community resources to boost student engagement and outcomes.

Minimum requirements include Louisiana certification and at least five years of educational experience; strong communication, data analysis, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana certification as required by the Louisiana Department of Education and/or BESE for this position.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful educational experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and student information systems.
• Ability to analyze student data and implement intervention strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Must be willing to conduct home visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Identify students with chronic absenteeism, excessive tardiness, and truancy concerns.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and students regarding attendance concerns, expectations, and improvement strategies.
• Conduct attendance conferences with students and families to develop attendance improvement plans.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, social workers, and staff.
• Analyze attendance data and prepare reports.
• Support compliance with Louisiana compulsory attendance laws and district policies.
• Identify attendance barriers and connect families with resources.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate and authorized.
• Assist with attendance initiatives and incentive programs.
• Monitor daily attendance submissions for accuracy.
• Support dropout prevention initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Louisiana teaching certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JCampus

Edgear

Student information systems

Job description

Attendance Intervention Specialist

Morehouse Parish Schools DES - Mer Rouge, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5881413
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Contract Term: 9 months
Salary: In accordance with the Morehouse Parish School District Teacher Salary Schedule
Reports To: Supervisor for Child Welfare & Attendance, School Principal

Application Window: Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW Morehouse Parish School District is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Attendance Intervention Specialist to serve at Delta Elementary School. The Attendance Intervention Specialist plays a critical role in supporting student achievement by promoting regular school attendance, addressing barriers to attendance, and collaborating with families, school personnel, and community resources to improve student engagement and success.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Contract Term: 9 months
Salary: In accordance with the Morehouse Parish School District Teacher Salary Schedule
Reports To: Supervisor for Child Welfare & Attendance, School Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Louisiana certification as required by the Louisiana Department of Education and/or the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) for this position.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful educational experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and student information systems.
• Ability to analyze student data and implement intervention strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Must be willing to conduct home visits as needed.

PREFERRED

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience working in a Title I school setting.
• Experience in student services, attendance intervention, counseling, social work, family engagement, or related support services.
• Experience conducting parent conferences and developing intervention plans.
• Experience utilizing JCampus, Edgear, or similar student information and reporting systems.
• Experience working with at-risk students and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records in accordance with district and state
• Identify students with chronic absenteeism, excessive tardiness, and truancy concerns.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and students regarding attendance concerns, expectations, and improvement strategies.
• Conduct attendance conferences with students and families to develop attendance improvement plans.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, social workers, and staff.
• Analyze attendance data and prepare reports.
• Support compliance with Louisiana compulsory attendance laws and district policies.
• Identify attendance barriers and connect families with resources.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate and authorized.
• Assist with attendance initiatives and incentive programs.
• Monitor daily attendance submissions for accuracy.
• Support dropout prevention initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Morehouse Parish School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ralph Davenport , Supervisor, Child Welfare & Attendance
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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