Attendance Specialist - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Attendance Specialist

Job Title: Attendance Specialist Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 195 days for High School; 223 days for Elementary & Middle School Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 204 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for attendance accounting and performs routine clerical and office duties. Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum Assessment Standard: 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: Communication/Reception and Phones:

• Contact parents/guardians regarding absences and tardies.
• Refer excessive absences to proper authorities.
• Answer telephone, record and deliver messages.

Clerical Support:

• 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.

Other:

• 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.

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Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.