Student Attendance Specialist (Part-Time)

Wayne High School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a 6-hour Attendance Assistant to perform clerical tasks supporting daily attendance reporting and communications.

The role requires strong office and computer skills, plus public relations and oral/written communication abilities; relevant experience with attendance processes is preferred. This is a part-time position with duties including health-related back-up tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and three years of clerical or secretarial experience.
• Strong office, computer, public relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of terminology, practices and procedures of the attendance office.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record all notes and excuses for absences; write passes; print and mail attendance letters; enter tardies and absences into systems.
• Coordinate communications; forward student info to Registrar, Student Services and Guidance; contact parents about absences and truancy; prepare detention forms after fourth absence.
• Receive visitors; assist or direct to staff; respond to inquiries about attendance operations and procedures.
• Research, verify data; maintain records and reports on student attendance including SOCAP and IEP related data.
• Provide back-up health services; administer basic first aid and dispense medication per FWCS policies when nurse is absent.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Assistant Principal.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Public relations

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a 6-hour Attendance Assistant to perform clerical tasks supporting daily attendance reporting and communications.

The role requires strong office and computer skills, plus public relations and oral/written communication abilities; relevant experience with attendance processes is preferred. This is a part-time position with duties including health-related back-up tasks as needed.