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Job Title: Attendance Agent (10 Months) ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY POOL
Posting Date: August 13, 2008
Closing Date: September 10, 2008
Salary Range: 40,421.00 - 70,746.00 (annually)
ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY POOL
In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced:
Job Type: Instructional
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Principal/Attendance Supervisor
Location: LOCAL SCHOOLS/ATTENDANCE CENTERS
Must possess and provide evidence of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Copy of college transcript(s) must accompany letter of interest. Preparation should include systematic study in several of the following areas: * Social Casework * Child Growth and Development * Child or Family Guidance or Counseling * Education * Applied Psychology * Community Relations and Services * Mental Hygiene Bilingual Proficiency: Academic preparation in some of the above areas may be waived for persons who are proficient in Arabic, Spanish, Hmong or Romanian.
Candidates must have two or more years full-time verified work experience in at least one of the following areas: * Social Work * Counseling * Working with school-age youth * Sociology
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the Principal/Attendance Supervisor, the Attendance Agent will:
• Investigate absence reports.
• Provide material relief for children in the form of shoes, clothing, eyeglasses, repair of hearing aids, investigation for Goodfellow packages, etc.
• Investigate to determine correct address, birth date, parent’s names, school attended, etc.
• Initiate and following up on legal action in connection with the above functions whenever necessary.
• Counsel and assisting out-of-school youth or dropouts in returning to school.
• Issue work permits to minors fourteen to eighteen years of age.
• Provide for the effective utilization of the available services of community agencies in promoting the physical and mental health of children.
• Serve as liaison person between school and home, always improving relations.
• Effectively presenting oneself to parents and students so that they come to understand that attendance in school is required by law.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal (School) or Attendance Supervisor (Constellation Attendance Center).
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employee(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: Attendance Agent (10 Months) TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY POOL
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
