School Attendance & Records Specialist

GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert Public Schools in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Attendance Specialist to manage student attendance information at the site and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. You will prepare reports, communicate with parents, and support administrative processes.

The role involves maintaining attendance records, handling enrollment/withdrawals, and providing clerical support. A Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required before processing.

Qualifications

• Experience with attendance processes preferred.
• Requires ability to communicate with parents, students and staff.
• Familiarity with record maintenance and state/district reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with parents, students, staff in person, by phone or by letter regarding attendance issues and absences.
• Compiles student records (birth certificates, transfers, immunizations) to meet requirements.
• Ensures accuracy of attendance records and signs students in/out to comply with state laws.
• Evaluates situations and directs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains attendance records, schedules and files (manual and computer).
• Performs enrollment and withdrawal activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Prepares reports and letters regarding attendance and district activities.
• Responds to inquiries and screens telephone calls for directing to staff.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gilbert Public Schools in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Attendance Specialist to manage student attendance information at the site and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. You will prepare reports, communicate with parents, and support administrative processes.

The role involves maintaining attendance records, handling enrollment/withdrawals, and providing clerical support. A Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required before processing.