Attendance Liaison at Grand River Preparatory High School

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.

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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 

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