Attendance Technician - High School

Attendance Technician

Daily recording and maintenance of senior high school student attendance records to ensure reliable data for district, state and federal reporting purposes.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Confer with students on attendance and tardies
• Record, collect and post attendance on computerized system; correct daily reports
• Direct and receive telephone calls to and from parents regarding student absences, appointments, books, etc.
• Operate computerized parent notification system
• Establish and maintain an accurate attendance file on each student
• Confer with administrators on student attendance, excessive absences, etc.
• Compile and distribute a daily list of excused and unexcused absences to teachers and administrators
• Maintain lists of students out of class for authorized school activities
• Work cooperatively with school nurse and students and other personnel assigned to attendance office
• Prepare sweep and attendance reports, compilations, weekly mailings and attendance correspondence
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Ability to pass district skills test prior to interviewing
• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; excellent test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); experience with district-based database Synergy preferred
• Minimum one-year clerical experience; ability to operate general office equipment
• Knowledge of school policies helpful
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, teachers, parents, district personnel and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality
• Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP#