Attendance Coach

Gary Community School Corporation

Gary, IN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Campaigns, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Support, Conference Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Diversity, Documentation, Event Management, Family Intervention, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Root Cause Analysis, School Attendance, Social Work, Student Services, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Gary, IN

POSTED

3 days ago

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Coordinator

Date Posted:
4/10/2026

Location:
District Office
Position Summary

The Attendance Coach is responsible for improving student attendance by implementing proactive, data-driven strategies that remove barriers, engage families, and promote a culture of daily attendance. This role works closely with school leadership, teachers, families, and community partners to ensure students attend school consistently and are supported holistically.

The Attendance Coach serves as both an advocate and accountability partner, ensuring that attendance is not just monitored but improved through intentional action.

Key Responsibilities

Attendance Monitoring & Data Analysis

Monitor daily attendance data and identify patterns of chronic absenteeism and truancy
Develop and maintain an attendance tracking system aligned with MTSS frameworks
Analyze attendance trends (daily, weekly, monthly) and share actionable insights with school leadership
Identify students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 attendance intervention groups

Student & Family Engagement

Build strong, trust-based relationships with students and families
Conduct outreach (calls, texts, home visits, virtual meetings) to address attendance concerns
Partner with families to identify root causes of absenteeism and co-create support plans
Provide resources and connect families to community-based supports (transportation, health services, housing, etc.)

Intervention & Case Management

Develop individualized attendance plans for students with chronic absenteeism
Facilitate attendance meetings, conferences, and intervention plans with families and staff
Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and teachers to provide wraparound supports
Monitor progress and adjust interventions based on student response

Schoolwide Attendance Initiatives

Lead and support schoolwide attendance campaigns, incentives, and awareness efforts
Promote a positive school culture that reinforces the importance of daily attendance
Coordinate events such as attendance celebrations, recognition programs, and family engagement nights
Support advisory or SEL initiatives that address attendance-related behaviors

Collaboration & Leadership

Participate in MTSS, PBIS, and student support team meetings
Collaborate with school leaders to align attendance strategies with school improvement goals
Provide staff with strategies to encourage attendance and build student engagement
Serve as a liaison between the school, district, and community agencies

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure accurate documentation of attendance interventions and communications
Support adherence to district and state attendance policies and procedures
Assist with truancy documentation and reporting as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required (Education, Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred)
Experience working in schools, youth services, or community-based organizations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations
Ability to analyze data and implement targeted interventions
Knowledge of MTSS, PBIS, and trauma-informed practices preferred

Core Competencies

Relationship Builder: Establishes trust with students and families
Problem Solver: Identifies barriers and implements solutions
Data-Driven: Uses data to inform action and measure impact
Culturally Responsive: Honors and respects diverse backgrounds
Persistent & Compassion

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a certified teacher. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well with all clientele.

CERTIFICATION

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

Drug Test

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Pre-placement Medical Exam

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

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Fingerprinting/Background Clearance

About the Company

Gary Community School Corporation

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