Student Attendance & Engagement Specialist

Gila Crossing Community School; Komatke (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila Crossing Community School is seeking an Attendance Specialist to enforce truancy codes and related ordinances for students. The role focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism, building family partnerships, and ensuring accurate data reporting to support student success.

The position requires a high school diploma, knowledge of office procedures, and First Aid/CPR certification. A valid AZ driver's license and background checks are required; duties include data analysis and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree preferred.
• Experience with basic office procedures, data entry and common software (Word, Excel, Infinite Campus).
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate daily attendance data to identify students at risk of truancy.
• Track attendance dashboards to identify truancy trends.
• Educate parents/students on state and tribal truancy laws and school policies.
• Prepare and document attendance-related complaints with authorities.
• Communicate with staff regarding attendance; collaborate on support strategies.
• Develop attendance improvement plans with students and families.
• Conduct meetings with frequently absent or tardy students to understand challenges.
• Coordinate meetings with students, families and staff; prepare correspondence for absences.

Skills

Data entry

Office procedures

Word

Excel

Infinite Campus

First Aid/CPR

Arizona Driver's License

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Infinite Campus

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gila Crossing Community School is seeking an Attendance Specialist to enforce truancy codes and related ordinances for students. The role focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism, building family partnerships, and ensuring accurate data reporting to support student success.

The position requires a high school diploma, knowledge of office procedures, and First Aid/CPR certification. A valid AZ driver's license and background checks are required; duties include data analysis and collaboration with