Student Attendance Coordinator

Sumter School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking an Attendance Clerk to maintain accurate attendance records, report issues to the principal, and file required reports. The role emphasizes regular school attendance, timely communication with parents, and collaboration with district offices.

The position supports a 200-day academic year and aligns with district attendance policies. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and experience handling attendance data, with a focus on accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with attendance records and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional awareness of regulations regarding child welfare and attendance; knows state law, Board policy, and administrative regulations.
• Completes forms from the District Office.
• Keeps current and accurate records of attendance.
• Supervises and collects pupil accounting data for submission to the District Office.
• Organizes and presents enrollment, membership, and attendance reports.
• Confers with the principal regarding students who are frequently absent.
• Develops programs to promote regular school attendance.
• References the district attendance supervisor for chronic absenteeism, tardiness, and truancy cases.
• Investigates attendance problems reported by others.
• Contacts parents on the third consecutive day of absence.
• Talks with students about tardiness and reminds parents of start times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking an Attendance Clerk to maintain accurate attendance records, report issues to the principal, and file required reports. The role emphasizes regular school attendance, timely communication with parents, and collaboration with district offices.

The position supports a 200-day academic year and aligns with district attendance policies. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and experience handling attendance data, with a focus on accuracy and timely