Attendance Specialist - Memorial Drive Elementary - School Year

Attendance SpecialistResponsible for attendance accounting and performs routine clerical and office duties. Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent. Special Knowledge/Skills: Broad knowledge of MS Word and basic knowledge of MS Excel. Ability to operate various office equipment. Ability to work with parents, students and school personnel effectively. Ability to exercise good judgment in performing responsibilities. Strong time management and organizational skills. Detail oriented. Bilingual preferred. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Contact parents/guardians regarding absences and tardies. Refer excessive absences to proper authorities. Answer telephone, record and deliver messages. Register and withdraw students. Prepare and input various reports of attendance with district computer system. Maintain average daily attendance log. Request/forward student records. Maintain and verify current demographic data following TEA, Region IV and district requirements. Obtain and furnish various reports/printouts on student data. Perform other related duties as required. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public. Physical Demands: Repetitive hand motions. Prolonged use of the computer. Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.