About the position
Responsibilities
• Request data from the attendance office to identify students with patterns of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Identify, connect, and build relationships of trust with the student and family community.
• Attend and participate in community events for students and families.
• Connect with District staff to identify strategies to reduce tardiness and improve academic performance for identified students.
• Intervene with strategies to reduce tardiness and improve academic performance for identified students.
• Work with teachers to understand the student’s needs.
• Coordinate with counselor and other school specialists to find appropriate services to meet the identified needs.
• Connect students and families to District staff to coordinate resources provided to the school site and community.
• Connect parents to resources for developing skills to support the social/academic needs of students.
• Develop positive relationships with families, District staff, and community organizations to provide academic and social supports for students.
• Attend and network with families during parent connection efforts, such as Open House, student-led conferences, parent workshops, and community events.
• Gain knowledge of the College Bound Scholarship program and support students through the enrollment process.
• Gather information about the impact of interventions and make adjustments when necessary.
• Willingness to work before or after school hours, when necessary.
Requirements
• GED or high school diploma; some college preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency to speak, write, comprehend, and translate both English and identified language.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and professionally with a diverse group of students, parents, staff, and community members in a confidential manner.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive programs and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and oral form.
• Experience with computers and software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and/or publishing software.
Nice-to-haves
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Empathy
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Calm/Composed under Pressure
• Initiative
• Collaborative
Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB for employees working at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Access to free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan.
• Voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings.
