Works with school staff parents and students to improve student attendance. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with policy set forth by the Virginia Department of Education records and maintains daily student attendance records. Maintains a safe and secure school environment via visitor and volunteer electronic management system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collects daily attendance records from teachers and oversees the digital management system that records attendance and related information such as truancy tardiness and early dismissals.
Prepares official attendance reports in accordance with district and state policies and procedures.
Communicates attendance policy and handles correspondence to parents of students who have excessive absences. Answers phone calls regarding student attendance in a pleasant professional manner for the purpose of providing information.
Collaborates with parents teachers and other school staff to reconcile attendance issues to include collection of excused absences from school.
Responsible for informing school principal teachers and parents about attendance concerns and potential truancy issues.
Completes truancy referrals and conducts parent conferences as required by the Virginia Department of Education.
Participates in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court truancy hearings.
Records visitors and volunteers to maintain accurate record of building occupancy.
Greets all visitors students and teachers courteously determines their needs checks appointments and directs or escorts them to the proper person.
Oversees Raptor and general screening and checkingin of visitors to the building.
Assists principal and other administrators with securityrelated and attendancerelated tasks as needed or directed.
Answers phone calls as needed
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED minimum.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in basic Microsoft Word applications (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Office experience
Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
Experience with google suite and computer skills required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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