What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attendance Officer position at St. John Paul the Great High School?
Saint John Paul the Great is seeking an Attendance Officer for the 2026-27 school year. The attendance officer is responsible for overseeing daily student attendance. This includes monitoring individual class attendance through PowerSchool as well as receiving phone call and email communication from parents. The attendance officer is responsible for following up with students and parents regarding tardies and absences that have not been reported, and at times issuing minor disciplinary consequences. This is a 10 month position.
Candidates should be extremely detail-oriented, familiar with the Google Suite and be able to adapt to other computer programs such as PowerSchool, SafeArrival, and SchoolMessenger. Candidates must be excellent multi-taskers and possess strong communication skills with students, parents, and teachers. The attendance officer must also be able to work in a busy environment.
If you are interested, please send your cover letter and resume to search.committee@jpthegreat.org.
About the Employer
Rooted in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, community and service, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School is committed to the formation of youth with special emphasis on the ethical development of the students. We strive to provide an environment where students can grow in the image of Jesus Christ while developing intellectual, theological, and moral virtues. As a school within the Arlington Diocese, we prepare each student for a life of faith, service, and integrity.