SAFETY COORDINATOR/ATTENDANCE & HOMELESS LIAISON
Non-Affiliated
GRANT-FUNDED
POSITION: SAFETY COORDINATOR/ATTENDANCE & HOMELESS LIAISON - 12 month
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
FTE STATUS: 1.00
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
DATE: 3/24/2025
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SUMMARY:
The Safety Coordinator/Attendance & Homeless Liaison supports the district’s strategic plan by ensuring safety and security while promoting regular school attendance and reducing truancy. This role also serves as a homeless liaison, identifying and assisting students experiencing homelessness or in foster care to ensure they have access to resources for academic success. The position collaborates closely with students, families, school and district administrators, local law enforcement, and community agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with district and school administration, local law enforcement, first responders, and community partners to develop, implement, and manage safety policies, emergency operations plans, crisis response protocols, and security procedures.
- Lead and maintain the District Crisis Team; coordinate safety planning and security measures, including event security outside the school day.
- Conduct training for administrators and staff on safety topics such as A.L.I.C.E., Comprehensive School Threat Assessments, and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Foster positive relationships with students and stakeholders, promoting student engagement in safety initiatives aligned with the district’s strategic plan and Portrait of a Graduate.
- Serve as the district liaison to local law enforcement and represent the district in state and national safety organizations.
- Support administrators during safety and crisis incidents; advocate for safety-related grants and funding.
- Provide supervision and support at school and community events.
Attendance & Truancy Liaison Responsibilities:
- Monitor district-wide attendance data to identify trends and at-risk students; coordinate attendance processes and ensure compliance with state and federal attendance laws.
- Develop and implement intervention plans for students with chronic absenteeism or truancy concerns, working closely with students, families, and school staff to address barriers to attendance.
- Coordinate home visits, meetings with families, and referrals to community services as necessary.
- Create and manage attendance improvement initiatives, including incentive programs, parent education, and staff training on attendance policies and truancy laws.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation; prepare and submit required reports to district and state agencies.
Homeless Liaison Responsibilities:
- Identify students who are homeless or in foster care through school records, referrals, and collaboration with community agencies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures designed to address the unique challenges faced by homeless students.
- Maintain detailed records of homeless student enrollments, services provided, and outcomes to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
- Conduct outreach to families and guardians to inform them of available services and rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
- Establish and maintain relationships with local shelters, social service agencies, and non-profit organizations to create a support network for families.
- Ensure immediate enrollment and school stability for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, regardless of documentation or residency requirements.
- Coordinate transportation, school supplies, meals, and access to extracurricular activities.
- Assist with academic planning, tutoring, and mentoring services as needed.
- Educate school staff about the challenges homeless students face and the resources available, promoting a supportive and understanding school culture.
- Work closely with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff to create individualized support plans for students.
- Provide regular updates to district officials and state agencies about compliance and the status of homeless student support services.
- Prepare and submit required reports to state and federal agencies.
- Stay informed about best practices and changes in federal or state legislation affecting homeless education services including attending conferences.
All Roles:
- Work closely with students, families, school/district administrators, and community partners to ensure the safety, well-being, and academic success of all students.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities
- Participate in professional learning meetings, workshops, conferences and networks related to all roles.
- Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
- Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
- Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
- Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
- Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Position includes supervisory responsibilities over students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. 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 in education, social work, counseling, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional history in education, social services, or a similar field, with a focus on attendance monitoring, truancy intervention, or supporting at-risk students.
- Proficiency in communication, technology, organization, and problem-solving.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to safety and security.
- Knowledge of federal and state requirements concerning students who are homeless or in foster care.
- Skilled in data analysis and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong grasp of state attendance laws and truancy policies.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable populations.
- Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate leadership techniques.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all stakeholders.
- Ability to express yourself clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to integrate technology into the everyday work flow is necessary.
- Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
- Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
- Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms.
- Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Exhibit a high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects and maintain a flexible attitude.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
- Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds such as books and material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:
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.
The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.
TERMS:
The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be established by the Superintendent. Further, applicants must agree to fully participate in all relevant training inclusive of or unique to the department assigned and the District.
FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. Lincoln Consolidated Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.
This position description is not a contract for employment.
Lincoln Consolidated Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Lincoln Consolidated Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information or any legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
"The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District."