Attendance Liaison at Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy

Attendance Liaison at Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy

Detroit, MI, United States

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy opened in 2011 and serves students K-8. At Regent Park Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

Winner of Detroit Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

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

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• National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.