Attendance and Truancy Clerk - Hope Str/Capital City

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work extensively with computer data entry and word processing
• Ability to relate well with staff, parents, and community members
• Ability to operate office machines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skilled in bookkeeping tasks
• Knowledge of student database system

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs clerical duties in the preparation of truancy affidavits as required by K.S.A. 72-1111 and 72-1113 and USD 501 Regulation 8075.
• Performs office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive and smooth running environment; including telephone, typing/word processing, maintaining filing system, preparing mailings.
• Will work with confidential records, schedule appointments with parents and staff, maintain calendar, set-up meetings, collect research information, and perform varied and related office duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Identifying students with attendance issues and intervene with poor attendance behavior prior to violation of Kansas Laws and school district regulations.
• Work with parents of students who exhibit poor attendance to identify a method to help the student remain in school.
• Work with school administrators, teachers and staff to correct poor attendance and truancy issues.
• Prepare truancy affidavits and keep accurate up-to-date data in student database.
• Frequent student home visits with campus police or other school staff.
• Maintain, track, and distribute metro bus passes.
• Assist with student transport when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Terms of Empoyment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Support Service Personnel

Significant associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor