What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attendance Officer position at Paulding County Schools?
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Job Summary:
The (Job Title) is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.
All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Attendance Officer
Salary Schedule: CLSS
Department: School Leadership
Job Code: 741100
Reports To: Executive Director of Elementary Schools
Work Schedule: 195 days/8.0 hrs. per day
Grade/Level: D1958
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Primary Function: To ensure compliance with state and local school attendance laws. This position will investigate occurrences of ongoing attendance issues in an effort to determine the cause and help resolve chronic absenteeism.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Office environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Qualifications:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED
Knowledge and skills in computers, typing, and clerical duties
Strong organizational skills are mandatory
Ability to be congenial, discreet, and confidential
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Maintain knowledge of state, local, and school system guidelines on attendance.
Interpret pertinent laws, court verdicts, and school handbook policies on attendance.
Gather and assess attendance data at a school, groups of schools, or a district.
Monitor occurrences of extreme absenteeism, unexcused absences, and excessive tardiness.
Look for patterns that indicate a student may be at risk.
Locate students that are habitually missing from school.
Determine the underlying cause of ongoing absences.
Meet with parents and students to discuss attendance issues.
Work with teachers to implement absence-mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with compulsory attendance laws.
Write and submit case reports on investigative findings and resolution.
Report issues of concern to child services or law enforcement.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
