Posted 1mo ago

Attendance and Truancy Clerk - Hope Str/Capital City

@ Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, Kansas, United States
$14-$16/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Identify attendance, Intervene attendance, Maintain records
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; proficient in data entry and word processing; ability to maintain confidentiality; skilled in bookkeeping; knowledge of student database systems.
Save
Mark Applied
Hide Job
Report & Hide
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work extensively with computer data entry and word processing
Ability to relate well with staff, parents, and community members
Ability to operate office machines
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Skilled in bookkeeping tasks
Knowledge of student database system

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs clerical duties in the preparation of truancy affidavits as required by K.S.A. 72-1111 and 72-1113 and USD 501 Regulation 8075. Performs office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive and smooth running environment; including telephone, typing/word processing, maintaining filing system, preparing mailings. Will work with confidential records, schedule appointments with parents and staff, maintain calendar, set-up meetings, collect research information, and perform varied and related office duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
Identifying students with attendance issues and intervene with poor attendance behavior
  prior to violation of Kansas Laws and school district regulations.
Work with parents of students who exhibit poor attendance to identify a method to help the    student remain in school
Work with school administrators, teachers and staff to correct poor attendance and
  truancy issues
Prepare truancy affidavits and keep accurate up-to-date data in student database


Frequent student home visits with campus police or other school staff


Maintain, track, and distribute metro bus passes


Assist with student transport when necessary


Other duties as assigned