Summary Class Code: 7862

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: ATTENDANCE SPECIALIST

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in enforcing attendance laws and requirements; process and maintain attendance referrals.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in enforcing attendance laws.
• Work with juvenile court in matters involving school children.
• Process attendance referrals and send final notices as required.
• Visit homes of students to determine cause of non-attendance.
• Assist in investigation of new school employees for crime file check as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist in enforcing attendance laws and requirements.
• Process and maintain attendance referrals.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Work independently with little direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year general clerical experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.