Attendance Liaison at Grand River Preparatory High School National Heritage Academies - 3.1 Kentwood, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual School experience Student progress monitoring Student behavioral support Student caseload management Multilingual Phone communication Family collaboration in education Student record keeping Public awareness campaigns Child attendance tracking Parental involvement initiatives Student information system Student performance data analysis Mid-level Incentive program development Documentation tools Collaboration with other professionals for student support Behavioral progress monitoring Working with families Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role Leadership Experience working with families with children Communication skills Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Student progress notes Home visits (communication methods) Cross-functional communication Student case documentation in school social work

Full Job Description 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. To learn more about Grand River Preparatory High School click here .

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 Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.