Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach

University Prep Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Prep Schools in Detroit seeks an Attendance Coordinator to manage student attendance records and welfare communications. The role involves coordinating with School Operations Managers and principals to ensure compliance with district requirements, compiling reports, and supporting attendance-related tasks across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), strong communication skills, and experience in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with students in educational settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate attendance records and welfare notifications.
• Communicate with parents, students, staff about attendance issues.
• Prepare attendance reports and letters to parents.
• Refer pupils to appropriate agencies via School Attendance Review Board.
• Support data entry and district/state compliance.

Skills

Attendance tracking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary:This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.Duties and Responsibilities:Confer regularly with School Operations Managers, School Principal or their designees regarding matters related to student attendance and welfare.Essential Functions involve communicating with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone or letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues and meeting district and state absence notification requirementsMaintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) (e.g. contact and telephone logs, student attendance, school calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies.Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g. passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures.Processes documents and materials (e.g. attendance records, student placement, disciplinary and/or suspension notices, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals (e.g. staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and/or students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required.Recommend pupil referrals to the school principal or designee for such agencies as the child guidance clinics, family services and placement agencies, and to other institutions and school as directed.Assist the principal or School Attendance Team with coordinating, referring and submitting the School Attendance Review Board referrals to District School Attendance Review Board.Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.Enforce the district’s rules and regulations related to school attendance.Education/ExperienceAssociate's degree requiredBachelor’s degree preferredExperience working with children in an educational settingAbility to work collaboratively with staff and community.Working with district/state/federal laws and regulations relating to child welfare and attendanceKnowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of youth programs, school and community activitiesComputer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.Office procedures, fax, printer, computer and copierInterpersonal, Oral and written communication skillsAbility to work well with the community at large, including parents and studentsAbility to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabularyAbility to problem solveAbility to effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.Demonstrates U Preps Core Values:We work well by ourselves and teamsWe care about peopleOur actions have a purposeWe think big and doLearning is excitingAbout U Prep Schools:If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives—we are looking for U. Our mission: to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education. Comprised of three public charter school districts: University Preparatory Academy, University Preparatory Science and Math, and University Preparatory Art and Design; we educate over 4,500 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of U.Detroit 9090 is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions with Detroit 9090 are based on district needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.