School Attendance & Engagement Assistant

Granite-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District in Utah is seeking a Paraeducator & Instructional Assistant / Attendance Tracker to support student attendance, family communication, and accountability. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, engaging with students and families, and coordinating with staff to promote consistent presence.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and other adults.
• Ability to develop positive personal relationships with students to build a foundation of trust.

Responsibilities

• Identify student with excessive absences by generating a weekly "hotsheet".
• Monitor student attendance daily to promote regular attendance habits.
• Establish positive and open communication between the school and parent/guardian of students.
• Recognize student improvement through appropriate and administrator approved activities.
• Interface with administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers and other staff to increase communication and identification of potential attendance issues.
• Contact parent/guardian of students with attendance issues.
• Attend team meetings and present communications and success.
• Track contact information, attendance interventions, and progress toward goals.
• Establish and maintain a contract system with students.
• Establish incentive programs with students to meet attendance goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Granite School District in Utah is seeking a Paraeducator & Instructional Assistant / Attendance Tracker to support student attendance, family communication, and accountability. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, engaging with students and families, and coordinating with staff to promote consistent presence.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.