Location: Boone,NC, USA
Job Summary
Individual is responsible for providing services to Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy by recording student attendance for both schools. Individual serves as a communication link between the schools and thome of the student(s) and can assist in answering questions regarding ttendance, local Board of Education policy, and how students and families can submit notes after a student has been absent. Individual is also responsible for keeping records of student absences, tardies, and communication between families and the school. Individual will also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
Serve as a liaison between the schools and home in regartd to student attendance
Assist the school social worker in understanding students' absences and the reasons provided
Review attendance reports daily to assess the need for school administrator/social worker involvement in a student's attendance
Make contact with students with attendance concerns
Communicate with the parent/guardian of students who are absent to ensure that notes can be submitted to the school
Maintain open lines of communication with school administrators, school counselors, school social workers, parents/guardians and students
Minimum Qualifications
Must have obtained an Associate's degree or higher
Must have a knowledge and understanding of school attendance laws, regulations, related local Board of Education policies, and referral sources
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must have the ability to comunicate effectively orally and in writing
Must have the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and outside agencies