Gratiot-Isabella RESD: Attendance Systems and Support Coach - Gratiot-Isabella RESD : Job Details

Position Type: Student Support Services Date Posted: 8/5/2025 Location: Within Gratiot and Isabella County Programs District: Gratiot-Isabella RESD Gratiot-Isabella RESD: Job Posting Attendance Systems and Support Coach Ithaca, Michigan Date posted: 08/05/2025 Deadline to apply: 08/15/2025 at 4p.m. Position Title: Attendance Systems and Support Coach Department: Department of Educational Innovation and Technology (DEIT) Reports To: Behavioral Health Coordinator Salary Range: $52,730-$58,590/year *200 days/year SUMMARY This position will work collaboratively with local school districts and building leaders/educators to grow their capacity to effectively implement and monitor comprehensive systems to address chronic absenteeism and school engagement. The Attendance Systems and Support Coach serves as a liaison between students, families, schools, and community agencies to promote and enhance student attendance. This position will also lead and provide professional development, consultation, and technical assistance to local districts in support of installing and implementing the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework for Attendance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned) Team-Based Leadership

• Work collaboratively with district administrators, school-based leadership teams, and teachers to facilitate the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) at the district and school levels.
• Build and foster a network of community agencies and partners to support the MTSS Framework and address the root causes of absenteeism.
• Serve as a liaison between educational institutions and community organizations to ensure coordinated support for students and families.
• Develop chronic absenteeism prevention plans with schools and recommended strategies to support and improve regular school attendance.
• Participate in local district attendance team meetings. Use data to identify common barriers for attendance and assist in the implementation of programming to reduce chronic absenteeism.

Capacity & Competency Building

• Provide ongoing coaching and consultation to support system-wide change and implementation of tiered best practices that align with the Whole Child approach across county, district, agency, and school levels.
• Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant and develop individualized service plans to improve attendance.
• Deliver technical assistance to local district teams, including guidance on the effective use of various data platforms.
• Organize and lead regular meetings with county-wide stakeholders involved in supporting student attendance initiatives.
• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities for administrators, school leaders, teachers, and support staff focused on developing and sustaining MTSS Frameworks for Attendance. Integrate complementary approaches such as PBIS, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and academic tiered supports.
• Provide families with information related to the needs of their child and acts as a resource to parents/guardians by providing family support activities and communicating the importance of school attendance.

Data Collection & Use

• Manage the referral process for student attendance concerns, including reviewing referrals and coordinating formal family communications in collaboration with schools.
• Promote data-informed decision-making by supporting the effective use of data systems and documentation tools. Assist district staff in collecting reliable data and using it to drive student-centered strategies.
• Implement case management services (including individual counseling); monitor student/family progress; and make referrals to other professional staff members or community agencies as needed
• Initiate legal proceedings to enforce compulsory attendance laws when necessary; prepare information for formal hearings/court cases; and represent the school division at court, interagency staffing and in the courtroom.
• Lead the facilitation of tiered fidelity inventories to help districts assess the effectiveness of their MTSS implementation and identify opportunities for growth.
• Monitor and evaluate the region-wide implementation of the MTSS Framework for Attendance to measure progress, identify areas for continuous improvement, and align outcomes with district-level goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by administration.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: A demonstrated understanding of:

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with an MTSS framework.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with administrators, staff, community leaders, board members, employers, and others.
• Ability to organize and manage several priorities simultaneously while working under pressure and deadlines.
• Represent Gratiot-Isabella RESD by providing leadership and service across the agency, region, and state, as well as attending meetings and relevant professional learning opportunities.
• Serve as a model for continuous learning by applying best practices in educational improvement.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide others toward shared goals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency of computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), PowerSchool, and other relevant software programs and their applications.
• Assess and diffuse problems regularly and use tact to handle difficult situations.
• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability when working collaboratively with diverse individuals in varying situations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule time effectively and be self-directed.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality for all records of the district that are placed under his/her jurisdiction.
• Demonstrate ability to adhere to Board and building policies and procedures.
• Ability to be on the job regularly and have a positive attendance record.
• Ability to drive between Gratiot-Isabella buildings, local school districts, and to workshops, meetings, and conferences throughout the state.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Master's degree preferred. Prior experience working with at-risk youth preferred. Successful experience in education, with demonstrated skills in consultation, training, group facilitation, and/or coaching. Completion of professional learning through MiMTSS TA Center, Adaptive Schools, and/or PBISapps, or the ability to obtain one or more of the above within 90 days of the date of hire. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations and applicable law. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, school staff, students, families, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. CONTRACT LENGTH: 200 days