Attendance & PEIMS Specialist (26-27)

Attendance & PEIMS Specialist The Attendance & PEIMS Specialist is a school based position responsible for maintaining impeccable student information data and record keeping, assisting with seamless school operations, and supporting excellent teaching and learning by providing data to inform decisions. About the Role Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose. The Attendance & PEIMS Specialist is the data and student information expert at the school. Responsibilities Manages school attendance process and maintains attendance records. Partners with students, staff and parents to ensure students attend school every day Trains teachers on attendance procedures and inputs the data into the Student Information System (SIS) Documents all attendance changes, corrects attendance data, and completes audits as needed Communicates attendance reporting to staff and indicates when a student is at risk Participates in the weekly attendance check‑in meeting with increasing responsibilities over time Maintains accurate student data and information in compliance with federal, state, and school expectations. Audits and corrects student data issues in the SIS and completes Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) reporting Generates and reviews reports and verifies with appropriate stakeholders Manages incoming and outgoing requests for student records through TREx Enters and updates master and student schedules in SIS Reviews and determines eligibility for a variety of programs and ensures that eligibility is correctly documented in systems Runs grade verification reports for each grading cycle and prints progress reports and report cards Processes documentation for student enrollment and maintains all lottery records. Verifies students are fully enrolled and makes any data corrections in registration packets and the SIS Collects any required documents for students to enroll Sets up, manages, and audits student folders Accepts transfer requests from families and coordinates the process with other schools Handles external student document requests Tracks leaver information and ensures that withdrawal meetings are held Prepares transcripts and provides proof of enrollment Qualifications Bilingual: English and Spanish required. Unwavering commitment to the KIPP Texas mission, core values and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students, families, and staff Strong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan, juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail, and deliver consistent and timely results Experience with managing and entering data Sense of humility, customer service mindset, and shows urgency and the ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly Ability to establish relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders and partners Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday. The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. Additional Requirements Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Work Environment & Travel Requirements Reports to school site Monday‑Friday. Typical school environment with frequent interruptions. Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families. Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. Paid family leave. Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA. Employee assistance programs. KIPP also offers the following employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance. EEO KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr KIPP Texas Public Schools