Attendance Liaison at Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy at NHA

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. 

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