Attendance Specialist

Clay County High School; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay County High School in Manchester, Kentucky is seeking an Attendance Specialist to enforce attendance laws, process referrals, and support attendance reporting systems. The role involves visiting homes when needed and coordinating district campus responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with clerical experience and a valid Kentucky driver’s license. This is a full-time position with immediate start date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; one year clerical experience.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license.
• Assist in enforcing attendance laws.
• Process attendance referrals; maintain records.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate and administer district Infinite Campus responsibilities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance laws

Record keeping

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year clerical experience

Valid Kentucky driver’s license

Job description

Attendance Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963672
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

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.
• Coordinate and administer district infinite campus responsibilities.
• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.38 Per Hour