Attendance Officer

Young World Physical Education; Kansas; On-site; USD 182,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Unified School District #20 is seeking an Attendance Officer to help maintain accurate student attendance records, ensure compliance with state reporting, and perform essential clerical duties.

The role involves collaborating with district staff, conducting home visits for attendance concerns, and organizing meetings with parents to uphold the district's truancy interventions and policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must pass criminal background check and obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid driver’s license required
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher; Criminal justice or office experience in a school setting; Experience using Synergy

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Assist in attendance training for staff
• Assess attendance issues and conduct home visits
• Lead meetings with parents/guardians about attendance policies and truancy processes
• Provide guidance to families on attendance and school partnership
• Communicate with students to support growth and attendance
• Support administrators and staff on attendance policies and record-keeping
• Prepare written reports on attendance violations and related documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office Suite

Synergy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Criminal justice experience (preferred)

School-office experience (preferred)

Experience using Synergy

Tools

Synergy

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Attendance Officer

Kingman Unified School District #20 District Office - Kingman, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job Details

Job ID: 5853407

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Assist in maintaining consistent student attendance and a safe environment in order to maximize effective student learning. Ensure records are accurate and in compliance with state reporting. Perform a variety of clerical services, following standardized procedures, in an assigned area.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Assist in training for attendance in-services/orientations of school staff.
• Assess students with attendance problems and make home visits to assess the family environment.
• Organize and lead meetings with parents and/or guardians to ascertain the level of parents’ and students’ educational values and to develop an understanding of the District’s absenteeism policy and explain the truancy intervention process.
• Provide technical assistance to parents in developing the skills needed to function effectively in a working relationship among home, school and community.
• Counsel students regarding absenteeism and tardiness to gain their cooperation and identify any underlying problems that may warrant interventions by other professional staff members or outside agencies.
• Communicate with students to assist in the development of student growth by providing mentorship, understanding and guidance to increase student’s education achievements, attendance and/or behavior.
• Act as a resource to administrators, guidance counselors, teachers and health services personnel at assigned schools regarding attendance programs, interpretation of attendance policies/laws and record-keeping requirements.
• Initiate Juvenile Court complaints/citations and attend court to present evidence and testimony related to the case in question.
• Monitor and patrol District buildings and grounds to assist in the prevention of truancy.
• Make written reports of and maintain records of attendance violations.
• Transport students.
• Keep accurate and complete documentation.
• Assist attendance clerks, as needed, with letters, drop out/grad rate, enrollments and withdrawals.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations and rules.
• Perform duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal and de-escalation communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software programs, Synergy, and other programs as it relates to position
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Attendance officers work within the District Office or school environment. Incumbent may frequently travel to school campuses and other locations around the communities of Kingman, Black Mountain, and Dolan Springs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to see, talk and hear
• Regularly required to sit, type and focus on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally required to assist with set-up of meetings, training classes, and events

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

At Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work, or a minimum number of days or hours.

This is a 10-month, 40-hour per week position. Extended work hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s or more advanced degree in a field relevant to the position
• Criminal justice experience
• Office experience within a school setting
• Experience using Synergy

Required Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver’s license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.10 to $16.10 Per Hour

Welcome to District Office

Superintendent's MessageKingman Unified School District is dedicated to giving our students the best education possible with an emphasis to excellent student academic growth. We believe in preparing our students for prekindergarten through twelfth grade success, whether it is being college ready, technical school ready, and / or career ready. KUSD believes in educating the whole child emphasizing the “Four As” – Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Activities.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ann Marie Coomer , HR COORDINATOR
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]