Truancy Intervention & Family Support Specialist

Main Office; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b contribution matching

Job summary

A charter school in Philadelphia is looking for a Home and School Truancy Specialist to enhance student attendance and welfare. The role involves coordinating with students, families, and community agencies through home visits and support strategies to tackle truancy issues. Suitable candidates should have a Master’s degree, experience in educational settings, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. Benefits include health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in an education setting required.
• Experience working with students and parents in a related position.

Responsibilities

• Investigate non-attendance to ensure legality of absence excuses.
• Conduct home visits.
• Monitor student attendance records and identify patterns of absenteeism.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to support frequently absent students.
• Act as a liaison between the school and community agencies.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English fluency)

Demonstrated leadership skills

Passion for education

Education

Master's degree

Job description

A charter school in Philadelphia is looking for a Home and School Truancy Specialist to enhance student attendance and welfare. The role involves coordinating with students, families, and community agencies through home visits and support strategies to tackle truancy issues. Suitable candidates should have a Master’s degree, experience in educational settings, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. Benefits include health insurance and professional development opportunities.