Attendance Coach

at Gary Community School Corporation, Gary, United States

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Open until filled

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10 April 2026, on a public job listing

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Position Summary The Attendance Coach is responsible for improving student attendance by implementing proactive, data-driven strategies that remove barriers, engage families, and promote a culture of daily attendance. This role works closely with school leadership, teachers, families, and community partners to ensure students attend school consistently and are supported holistically. The Attendance Coach serves as both an advocate and accountability partner, ensuring that attendance is not just monitored-but improved through intentional action. Key Responsibilities Attendance Monitoring & Data Analysis Monitor daily attendance data and identify patterns of chronic absenteeism and truancy Develop and maintain an attendance tracking system aligned with MTSS frameworks Analyze attendance trends (daily, weekly, monthly) and share actionable insights with school leadership Identify students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 attendance intervention groups Student & Family Engagement Build strong, trust-based relationships with students and families Conduct outreach (calls, texts, home visits, virtual meetings) to address attendance concerns Partner with families to identify root causes of absenteeism and co-create support plans Provide resources and connect families to community-based supports (transportation, health services, housing, etc.) Intervention & Case Management Develop individualized attendance plans for students with chronic absenteeism Facilitate attendance meetings, conferences, and intervention plans with families and staff Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and teachers to provide wraparound supports Monitor progress and adjust interventions based on student response Schoolwide Attendance Initiatives Lead and support schoolwide attendance campaigns, incentives, and awareness efforts Promote a positive school culture that reinforces the importance of daily attendance Coordinate events such as attendance celebrations, recognition programs, and family engagement nights Support advisory or SEL initiatives that address attendance-related behaviors Collaboration & Leadership Participate in MTSS, PBIS, and student support team meetings Collaborate with school leaders to align attendance strategies with school improvement goals Provide staff with strategies to encourage attendance and build student engagement Serve as a liaison between the school, district, and community agencies Compliance & Documentation Ensure accurate documentation of attendance interventions and communications Support adherence to district and state attendance policies and procedures Assist with truancy documentation and reporting as required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred) Experience working in schools, youth services, or community-based organizations Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations Ability to analyze data and implement targeted interventions Knowledge of MTSS, PBIS, and trauma-informed practices preferred Core Competencies Relationship Builder: Establishes trust with students and families Problem Solver: Identifies barriers and implements solutions Data-Driven: Uses data to inform action and measure impact Culturally Responsive: Honors and respects diverse backgrounds Persistent & Compassion EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must be a certified teacher. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well with all clientele. CERTIFICATION N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Testing Certificates & Licenses Drug Test See Above Pre-placement Medical Exam Continuing Educ./Training Clearances See Above Fingerprinting/Background Clearance

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