KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.
Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates more than 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. With a mission to, together with families and the community, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- KIPP has maintained excellence in its growth, and will improve upon that standard – proving what is possible in public education.
KIPP Columbus continues to see incredible academic results, including in our early literacy program where more than 80% of kindergarten and first grade students ended last school year reading on grade level. In addition, in our first four graduating classes (in spring ******** ) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service and 100% graduated.
In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.
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The Opportunity At KIPP Columbus, we want to elevate the support we provide the families of the students that attend our schools. This position will contribute to supporting the educational process by ensuring students develop and maintain good attendance practices. The Attendance Coordinator is a regional position that will report to the Director of Student Life.
Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work closely with the Director of Student Life and School Leaders in the monitoring of students' attendance. Make visits as needed to students' residences to develop healthy, positive family attitudes toward academic success, attendance at school, and student growth and development Maintain records of meetings, communications (phone calls, emails, etc.), and home visits regarding attendance Confer and collaborate regularly with school staff and other support personnel regarding students who are chronically absent/tardy Run attendance reporting through Powerschool Monitor and support Absence Intervention Teams Attend court and mediation for educational neglect and truancy Serve as building liaison on attendance issues Counsel students regarding absenteeism and tardiness to gain their cooperation and identify any underlying problems that may warrant intervention by other professional staff members Submit written reports regarding attendance to the Director of Student Life and School Leaders as requested Participate in appropriate professional development and attend all required meetings Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines Adhere to Ohio school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and school regulations and procedures regarding attendance and truancy reporting Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's Degree preferred Use of a vehicle for transportation with a valid driver's license and proof of insurance Knowledgeable of Google Suite (specifically Google Sheets), typing, and operation of common office equipment Ability to work with the community, including parents, students, administration, and school staff Ability to work independently Exhibits professional behavior, emotions stability, and sound judgment Ability to handle confidential matters, set priorities, work well under pressure, with an attention to detail Ability to greet and deal with public, students and school staff courteously and appropriately, both by phone and in person Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment. Knowledgeable of the various school platforms, i.e. Powerschool, Schoolmint, etc. Excellent problem solving skills, with an ability to understand impact of short-term and long-term solutions An integrated systems builder with the ability to both build and scale best practices across multiple schools Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment Additional Information Compensation and Benefits At KIPP Columbus we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive with our compensation and benefits offered to our team. KIPP Columbus offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances as well various voluntary benefits (such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and participation in the Ohio SERS/STRS retirement plan.) We also offer seasons of life support with 10 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid spousal leave/adoption leave.
Statement of Non-Disclosure KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
