Attendance Specialist: Uplift Triumph Preparatory
Uplift Education, Dallas, TX, United States
Primary Purpose
Under general supervision, in a school, responsible for the maintenance of all attendance records and the preparation of related reports.
Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor all tardies
Issue "admit & tardy slips" to students after absence or tardy
Monitor sign-in and sign-out for students
Review teacher daily attendance report by period and report discrepancies
Prepare 3 week attendance verification reports and provide to teachers for confirmation; make corrections as needed
Research/audit attendance discrepancies prior to 6-week report
Produce, submit to TEA, and print 6-week reports according to the student attendance handbook and Uplift Education attendance procedures
Conduct 1st & 4th week attendance reconciliations and submit to CMO for audit
Print and maintain attendance reports/documentation for audit purposes
Record and keep confidential all disciplinary actions relating to attendance
Assist in "tracking" missing students reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.
Prepare and distribute attendance rosters for substitute teachers
Record in student information management system (SIMS) all "paper" attendance
Record and post all absence notes in SIMS
Plan and prepare for irregular attendance days (testing, half-days, etc.) set by the school calendar
Attend all ESC regional and Uplift training workshops as required by Uplift CMO
Train and work with teachers on attendance procedures
Prepare report of unexcused absences for school leaders; send warning letters to parents as required and file truancy action as directed
Qualifications
Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position preferred or 2 years general clerical and typing experience plus one year experience in a closely related area.
Special Skills/Certifications
Able to manage accurate and suitable records; Effective typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills; Able to meet established deadlines; Knowledge of ethical and legal considerations related to the privacy of student records (e.g., FERPA, Education Code, district policies, etc.)
Required Skills/Abilities
Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
Bilingual Skills: Preferred Spanish/English
Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Microsoft Excel. Ability to use basic office equipment.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Physical/Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature. The ability to work outside at carline each day may be required and will include exposure to varied temperatures and weather.
Starting Pay
$16.92
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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Under general supervision, in a school, responsible for the maintenance of all attendance records and the preparation of related reports.
Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor all tardies
Issue "admit & tardy slips" to students after absence or tardy
Monitor sign-in and sign-out for students
Review teacher daily attendance report by period and report discrepancies
Prepare 3 week attendance verification reports and provide to teachers for confirmation; make corrections as needed
Research/audit attendance discrepancies prior to 6-week report
Produce, submit to TEA, and print 6-week reports according to the student attendance handbook and Uplift Education attendance procedures
Conduct 1st & 4th week attendance reconciliations and submit to CMO for audit
Print and maintain attendance reports/documentation for audit purposes
Record and keep confidential all disciplinary actions relating to attendance
Assist in "tracking" missing students reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.
Prepare and distribute attendance rosters for substitute teachers
Record in student information management system (SIMS) all "paper" attendance
Record and post all absence notes in SIMS
Plan and prepare for irregular attendance days (testing, half-days, etc.) set by the school calendar
Attend all ESC regional and Uplift training workshops as required by Uplift CMO
Train and work with teachers on attendance procedures
Prepare report of unexcused absences for school leaders; send warning letters to parents as required and file truancy action as directed
Qualifications
Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position preferred or 2 years general clerical and typing experience plus one year experience in a closely related area.
Special Skills/Certifications
Able to manage accurate and suitable records; Effective typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills; Able to meet established deadlines; Knowledge of ethical and legal considerations related to the privacy of student records (e.g., FERPA, Education Code, district policies, etc.)
Required Skills/Abilities
Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
Bilingual Skills: Preferred Spanish/English
Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Microsoft Excel. Ability to use basic office equipment.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Physical/Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature. The ability to work outside at carline each day may be required and will include exposure to varied temperatures and weather.
Starting Pay
$16.92
Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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