Attendance Support Specialist

Position Type:STUDENT SUPPORTDate Posted:6/26/2025Location:Central Office/Various SchoolsDate Available:06/26/2025Closing Date:05/14/2026Job Title: Attendance Support SpecialistReports To: Immediate SupervisorPrepared By: The Division of Human ResourcesBoard Approved Date: Pending Board Approval (June 2025)Pay Grade Scale: UR308 - UR112Pay Grade Range:Summary: The Attendance Improvement Specialist plays a critical role in supporting school attendance initiatives to improve student academic success and reduce chronic absenteeism within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Aligned with the Louisiana Department of Education's (LDOE) commitment to regular school attendance, the Specialist will work collaboratively with school staff, families, and community partners to promote consistent school attendance and address barriers that prevent students from attending school regularly. This position also includes providing professional learning to educators focused on attendance improvement best practices.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Attendance Data Analysis and MonitoringMonitor and analyze student attendance data to identify patterns, trends, and students at risk of chronic absenteeism.Generate reports and present findings to school administrators, teachers, and relevant stakeholders.Utilize data to inform the development and implementation of targeted, evidenced-based interventions and support strategies.Student and Family SupportConduct outreach to students and families experiencing attendance challenges.Develop and implement individualized attendance plans in collaboration with identified students, families, and school staff.These plans should include academic supports that leverage core instruction, high-dosage tutoring, and/or intervention time, as appropriate.Provide direct support to students and families, including but not limited to:Home visitsConnecting families with community resources (e.g., medical, transportation, housing assistance)Facilitating communication between families and school staffProviding guidance and support to address underlying issues impacting attendance.Assist with the school's response to truancy as defined by statute and local policies.Participate in school attendance teams and attend meetings related to student attendance as needed.Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, and other school personnel to promote a positive school environment and support student attendance.Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student attendance, progress, and interventions.Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and agencies to enhance support for students and families.Participate in parent/teacher conferences and other school events to promote attendance initiatives.Professional DevelopmentStay current on best practices in attendance interventions, student support services, and relevant educational policies.Assist in the development of attendance-related policies and procedures. ? Develop and implement professional learning sessions for educators regarding attendance best practices.Other Duties:Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the positionEssential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience:Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. Hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate (Preferred). Three or more years of experience working in a K-12 educational setting.Work Environment Conditions: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.Professional Conduct:The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.Technological Abilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifient website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.Verifient LinkExperience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.