Attendance Coordinator Job Description
Our Beliefs
- ICS West exists to equip and empower global citizens, so that our communities are united. Our students are becoming the leaders who will bring a divided world back together, and as a team, it is our responsibility to give them everything they need to do so.
- We believe that every student, with no exception, can achieve at their highest level, and our Big Goal reflects this - our students who are below grade level will make more than one year of growth every school year until they are at or above grade level in all subjects. Right now, many of our students are not at this level. Supporting them in getting there is the focus of everything we do as a team.
- We believe deeply in being an open enrollment, neighborhood public school, with the responsibility to meet the needs of every student who enrolls, with no exception. Special education students currently make up 27% of our student population.
- Finally, we believe that being a cohesive team is the way to realize our vision. Building trust with each other enables us to honor the unique perspectives that every team member brings, talk candidly about these perspectives as we commit to decisions, and hold each other accountable for the results our students deserve.
Fast Facts
- ICS West was founded in 2016.
- The school is located at 5600 Chester Avenue in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia.
- We serve approximately 850 students in grades K-8.
- All of our students are taught Spanish starting in Kindergarten.
Your Role
- The Attendance Coordinator ensures that all students maintain strong and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- The Attendance Coordinator position involves multiple responsibilities including overseeing, communicating, and implementing the attendance policy, monitoring school wide attendance data, and working with individual students and their families concerning problem-solving any attendance issues
- Ensuring that school goals related to attendance, truancy and lateness are met or exceeded
- Maintaining all data systems related to attendance, truancy, and lateness
- Maintaining daily parent communication in response to absences and lateness
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop successful action plans for students.
- Facilitating monthly, quarterly and annual attendance incentives for students
- Maintain a professional awareness of regulations regarding child welfare and attendance by having a working knowledge of state law, Board policy, and administrative regulations
Qualifications:
- Willingness and interest in working with a diverse population of students and families
- Results oriented individual
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of youth, school and community based programs
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred
- Experience working in an urban education setting
- At least 2 years of office/clerical experience
- At least 2 years of school-based experience preferred
- Knowledge of PA truancy and attendance laws and regulations preferred
Salary, Schedule and Benefits
- This is a 10-month position.
- Our work day is 8:15am to 4:15pm.
- The salary range for this position depends on experience and certification.
- ICS West pays for 100% of the cost of employee and dependent health benefits, and matches 403b contributions up to 5%. We do not participate in PSERS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19143: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person