Part-Time Attendance Recovery Liaison (Federal Fund) @ Elsik 9th Grade Center

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Primary Purpose:

To monitor students’ attendance thereby reducing/preventing drop-out occurrences and increasing attendance and graduation rates.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualifies for state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with the students and parents
• Knowledge of state compulsory attendance laws
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate personal computer to develop databases and word-processing
• Bilingual English/Spanish - preferred

Experience:

• Two (2) years work experience in attendance preferred
• Two (2) years work experience with teenagers or young adults in an advisory/guidance role

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Work with the Administration and staff to reduce the number of drop-outs and track cohort groups.
• Investigate unexcused and excessive absences and tardiness.
• Interpret and communicate compulsory attendance laws and school policy to parents and students.
• Investigate and attempt to recover suspected drop-
• Work to increase attendance rates.
• Assist parents, students and personnel in answering questions regarding student attendance.
• Help document, monitor, and/or implement attendance interventions.
• Monitor student attendance for truancy and alert administrators of students in need of intervention.
• Run attendance reports to identify truant students.
• Attend attendance trainings offered by the district.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Non-Instructional Paraprofessional personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Start Date: 9/2/25

End Date:4/2/26

Pay Grade: Certified ($30/hr) Bachelor ($25/hr) High School ($15/hr)

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Federal Funded positions:

The hourly rates listed above are subject to change depending on the funding allocated for the specific job you may be hired for. The funding for this position is federally funded for the current school year. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the availability of future funds.

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