Attendance Specialist 2026-27 HIghland Middle School

Attendance Specialist

The position of Attendance Specialist is done for the purpose of tracking, recording and reporting student attendance at a secondary school, including significant interaction with students, staff, parents and the public.

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tracks, records and reports student attendance, using current technology.

Provides and receives a variety of information to and from students, parents, teachers, counselors, administrators and outside agencies regarding student attendance matters.

Maintains attendance-related files and records; prepares reports; performs data entry.

Provides a variety of office support to the school; provides back-up and peak-load assistance to office staff.

Trains and supervises the work of student assistants; assigns grades.

Cares for ill or injured students as they are sent to the clinic; dispenses medications according to established procedures.

Supervises student conduct in lunchroom and lunch activities.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to and is supervised by Building Administrator, received direction from Office Manager.

Education & Experience

Required: High school graduation or equivalent and two years of office or customer service experience, including records maintenance. Preferred: ASB Bookkeeping and Accounting experience preferred.

Licensing Requirements

Valid first aid and CPR certification if assigned to health clinic.

Knowledge

A variety of computer software applications.

Required Skill in: Keyboarding, data entry, retrieval, and word processing. Oral communication. Maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the public.

Ability to learn current attendance technology.

Ability to work effectively as member of a team.

Ability to work with diverse populations of students.

Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment

AISP range C $28.98 to $30.93/hour (starting wage is $28.98/hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. 40 hours/week for a 192-day annual assignment. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

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