Chronic Absenteeism Specialist (PART-TIME) - PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS : Job Details

Position Type: NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS/CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM SPECIALIST Date Posted: 9/27/2023 Location: Student Attendance Date Available: IMMEDIATELY Effective Date(s): Immediately Staff Needed: One (1) Chronic Absenteeism Specialist (Part-Time) Qualifications:

• Hold at least a High School Diploma (College Degree Preferred)
• Have experience working with youth in a multicultural/urban environment
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including the ability to work with cross-functional teams, coordinate events, work effectively with keen attention to detail, and manage projects independently
• Demonstrate excellent command of the English language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary, bilingual preferred
• Demonstrate skills in maintaining case folders on each student, writing, and editing reports
• Demonstrate the ability to use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, an enthusiastic attitude, and the ability to relate well with culturally diverse stakeholders including staff, students, parents and community partners
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations
• Exhibit integrity and demonstrate good moral character

Salary: As Per Negotiated Contract Initiator: Natalia Frazier-Thompson, Deputy Director

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date or until filled