Attendance Liaison at Grand River Preparatory High School

School Information:

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Grand River Preparatory High School opened in 2008 and serves students 9-12. At Grand River Preparatory High School, you can connect passion with purpose.

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Why Choose Grand River Preparatory High School:

- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
- Utilizes the Dean support model.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
- Consistently ranked among the top schools in the State of Michigan from a variety of ranking systems including College Board, Niche and US News and World Report.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactive Attendance Monitoring

- Analyze attendance data for eligible students to identify early warning signs of chronic absenteeism.
- Use NHA's tiered attendance model to determine the appropriate level of support for each student.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance trends and interventions.
- Collaborate bi-weekly with leadership and/or in team meetings and calendarize in O3s.

Communication and Collaboration with School Staff

- Communicate regularly with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to share attendance insights, align on student support strategies, and ensure coordinated intervention efforts. In partnership with school staff:
- Identify and implement effective attendance strategies for individual students and student groups
- Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention planning and regular progress monitoring
- Design and execute school-wide (Tier 1) attendance initiatives, including incentives, celebrations, and awareness efforts
- Reinforce a consistent, school-wide message on the importance of attendance

Family Engagement and Outreach

- Conduct regular outreach to parents and guardians—including same-day outreach for student absences—through phone calls, home visits, school meetings, and digital platforms such as the NHA App.
- Communicate the academic importance of consistent attendance respectfully and supportively.
- Develop family-centered improvement plans in collaboration with families.
- Grades K–3: Prioritize frequent, personalized communication with parents and caregivers. Reinforce that consistent attendance lays the foundation for key skills developed in the early grades.
- Grades 4–12: Emphasize student ownership, goal-setting, and celebrating student-led improvement alongside continued family - engagement.

Documentation and Data Tracking

- Maintain accurate, real-time records of all student contacts, interventions, and outcomes using myNHA and other provided tools.
- Participate in data review with school leadership to assess caseload progress and adjust strategies.

School-Family-Community Partnership

- Promote attendance awareness through school campaigns and incentive programs.
- Build community relationships that expand options for student recognition and rewards.
- Facilitate or support learning opportunities for eligible parents and guardians.
- Strengthen communication and trust between families and the school community.

Qualifications:

No formal education or certification is required. The following are preferred:

- Experience working with children, families, or in school or community-based settings
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfort with digital communication platforms and basic data tracking tools
- Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and collaborate as part of a team
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply where applicable

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