Attendance Liaison

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

As the Attendance Liaison , your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Parent

Engagement & Support:

• Providing information to parents about the local school's procedures, attendance expectations, instructional programs, and the names and roles of administrators and staff members •Contacting parents/guardians in reference to student attendance and attendance expectations Providing information to parents about the resources available to them throughout the school system and community
• Becoming familiar with the publications and services of the school system's Parent Portal. •Helping parents access community resources.
• Contacting parents to serve on school committees or to attend special events at the school. •Maintaining confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities.

Student Management:

• Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians' confidence in the teacher. •Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high expectations for self and students.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through one's actions as a role model.

Student Recruitment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, communication and other administrative tasks.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the inndividual, the group and the Academy.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Job Goal: to serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding student issues in the area of attendance; connect families with services that may remove barriers to attendance.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to counsel students, parents, individually and in groups.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary. •Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary. •Strong interpersonal skills.

Work Location: 455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please contact Nadia Samaha, HR Generalist n with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Benton Harbor Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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