Attendance Coordinator

Job Description:

Attendance Coordinator

Description

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Community Liaison Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
11/6/2024

Location:
Denfeld High School
(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:
11/13/2024

Attendance Coordinator Paraprofessional
Denfeld High School
40hrs/week | Monday - Friday | 7:30am to 4:00pm
$24.18/hr, increases with experience + benefits
Temporary position through June 30, 2027

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual for an Attendance Coordinator Paraprofessional. This position will focus on attendance promotion and recovery. This position will work closely with the Attendance Action Team, Families in Transition staff, Special Education Case Managers, BARR Community Connect, the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) and other District support staff including Check and Connect Mentors, Integration Specialists and American Indian Home School Liaison. Work will also require communication and coordination with external partners such as Duluth Police and Probation Officers, Community Health Coordinator - alignment to support families, and County Social Workers. By effectively coordinating attendance efforts and providing support to students and families, the Attendance Coordinator Paraprofessional will contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree, and at least three years of experience working with high school students, or a combination of education and relevant experience totaling 5 years.
• Experience working with families and students impacted by mental health, substance abuse, systemic/oppressive systems, poverty, trauma, and cultural awareness preferred.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Familiarity with school district attendance policies and procedures.
• Understanding of available resources and support services for students and families.
• Knowledge of local organizations and resources that can assist with attendance issues.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software.
• Understanding of cultural differences and their impact on student attendance.

Skill Requirements:

• Managing multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and maintaining accurate records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with students, families, and school staff.
• Capacity to identify and address attendance issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies.
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting attendance data.
• Researching resources of outside organizations for the benefit of students and parents.
• Building positive relationship with students, families, and community partners.
• Working effectively with a team of school staff and community partners.
• The usage of desktop computers and applications software.

Ability Requirements:

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work with diverse populations.
• Understand and appreciate different cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understand and respond to the needs and emotions of students and families.
• Organize workload that provides effective and efficient achievement.
• Proactively approach identifying and addressing attendance concerns

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:

• If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.

Attachment(s):

• Attendance Coordinator Paraprofessional.pdf