What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attendance Success Mentor | South-Western City School District position at ESC of Central Ohio?
Summary:
The Attendance Success Mentor supports the educational process by ensuring students develop and maintain good attendance practices and that parents support the attendance requirements of the District.
Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Use of a vehicle for transportation and a valid driver’s license
Community oriented (Experience with youth or school programs preferred)
Ability to work with the community, including parents, students, administration, and school staff
Ability to work independently
Excellent integrity and good moral character and initiative
Enthusiasm and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Job Responsibilities:
Work closely with the building principal in the monitoring of students’ attendance.
Report to assigned school following the same procedures used for other school employees assigned to the school.
Make visits as needed to students’ residences to develop healthy, positive family attitudes toward academic success, attendance at school, and student growth and development.
Maintain records of meetings, communications (phone calls, emails, etc.), and home visits.
Confer and collaborate regularly with school staff and other support personnel regarding students who are chronically absent/tardy.
Collate/compile monthly attendance reports.
Counsel students regarding absenteeism and tardiness to gain their cooperation and identify any underlying problems that may warrant intervention by other professional staff members.
Submit written reports to the building principal as requested.
Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire, personal grooming, and an effective work ethic.
Participate in appropriate professional development and attend all required meetings.
Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
Adhere to Ohio school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and school regulations and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal or State and Federal Programs Coordinator.
Application Procedure:
Please complete the employment application on the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio's website--www.escco.org
Job ID 21692
February 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
