Attendance Specialist - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking an Attendance Specialist to manage attendance accounting and perform routine clerical duties.

The role involves contacting families about absences, inputting attendance data, and maintaining student records in district systems. Team-based environment with emphasis on accuracy and timely communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of MS Word and basic knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to operate various office equipment.
• Ability to work with parents, students and school personnel effectively.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in performing responsibilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contact parents/guardians regarding absences and tardies.
• Refer excessive absences to proper authorities.
• Answer telephone, record and deliver messages.
• Register and withdraw students.
• Prepare and input various reports of attendance with district computer system.
• Maintain average daily attendance log.
• Request/forward student records.
• Maintain and verify current demographic data following TEA, Region IV and district requirements.
• Obtain and furnish various reports/printouts on student data.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Attendance Specialist

Job Title: Attendance Specialist

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 204

Primary Purpose: Responsible for attendance accounting and performs routine clerical and office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of MS Word and basic knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to operate various office equipment.
• Ability to work with parents, students and school personnel effectively.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in performing responsibilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Bilingual preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Communication/Reception and Phones

• Contact parents/guardians regarding absences and tardies.
• Refer excessive absences to proper authorities.
• Answer telephone, record and deliver messages.

Clerical Support

• Register and withdraw students.
• Prepare and input various reports of attendance with district computer system.
• Maintain average daily attendance log.
• Request/forward student records.
• Maintain and verify current demographic data following TEA, Region IV and district requirements.
• Obtain and furnish various reports/printouts on student data.

Other

• Perform other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.