School Attendance Officer - Temporary - Providence Elem. - Alabama Department of Education : Job Details

Job Code: FP-122

Job Grade: CA/02

Job Goal: To monitor and improve student attendance by working closely with school administrators, teachers, and families to ensure that students attend school regularly and are on track for academic success.

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors daily attendance for all students.
• Works with school administrators and teachers to identify students with attendance issues.
• Contacts families to discuss attendance concerns and provides support to improve attendance.
• Works with school counselors and social workers to identify and address underlying issues that may contribute to poor attendance.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve student attendance, including incentives, recognition programs, and interventions.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and provides regular reports to school administrators and district officials.
• Collaborates with community organizations to provide resources and support for families and students.
• Attends meetings and professional development opportunities related to attendance and student success.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in education, counseling, social work or a related field with at least one (1) year of related experience. Experience working with K-12 students and families, preferably in an education setting.
• Knowledgeable of attendance policies and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses the ability to analyze data and develop strategies for improving attendance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

Physical Requirements

Requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force frequently constantly.

Terms of Employment

Ten month year. Salary as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in this position. As such, it is not intended to contain all duties and qualifications of an employee in this position. Consequently, it is not intended to be perceived as an identification of essential job functions as required by ADA. Note: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to that position.