School Attendance & Compliance Lead

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attendance Specialist - Middle School at Seattle Public Schools monitors student attendance and ensures compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. You will manage attendance records, compile data, and coordinate with parents and school staff to support accurate placement and timely intervention.

Key duties include processing truancy matters, preparing reports, and representing the district in attendance-related proceedings.

Qualifications

• Two years of secretarial/clerical work experience that included record keeping and/or statistical work.
• Knowledge of district, state, and federal attendance policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate written materials and manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student attendance and compliance with policies.
• Compile attendance statistics and prepare reports for district and state requirements.
• Coordinate with administrators, parents, and teachers on attendance-related matters.
• Represent the district in truancy-related proceedings.
• Maintain and update attendance records and case files with confidentiality.

Skills

Basic math

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Communication with diverse groups

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PowerSchool

SAP

Job description

The Attendance Specialist - Middle School at Seattle Public Schools monitors student attendance and ensures compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. You will manage attendance records, compile data, and coordinate with parents and school staff to support accurate placement and timely intervention.

Key duties include processing truancy matters, preparing reports, and representing the district in attendance-related proceedings.