Attendance/Discipline Technician

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Perform required student attendance & discipline duties

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
• Clerical and computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and the ability to enter and analyze data complete forms compose emails etc. with a high level of accuracy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students families and staff
• Experience working with Skyward software as it relates to student attendance discipline and associated reports
• Experience maintaining electronic student records and creating/archiving permanent filing systems
• Knowledge of policies and procedures at both the district and building level
• Knowledge of FERPA laws and procedures
• Excellent communication skills verbal written and listening
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Maintain accurate student attendance records including entering daily attendance for all students and checking students in and out of the building
• Receive students in the attendance office including admitting tardy/late students and overseeing the departure/return of students leaving for appointments school sponsored activities etc.
• Contact parents/guardians regarding unverified absences and early dismissals
• Process pre-approved absence requests and distribute excuse to leave slips and parent messages to students following proper notification procedures
• Generate and distribute daily reports (i.e. unexcused absence report afternoon eligibility list for coaches/advisors etc.) to establish attendance and to disseminate information regarding absences
• Prepare weekly attendance and end of semester reports
• Archive attendance records following current guidelines and procedures
• Welcome and greet visitors to the school office; ensure visitors are escorted to appropriate meeting areas
• Perform general office duties including answering phones taking messages and communicating information to the appropriate parties
• Prioritize and maintain a system of organization for office functions and procedures
• Support the Dean of Students and building administrators with documentation support and other tasks as assigned
• Input discipline records and track school exclusions
• Coordinate with the graduation supplier for seniors ordering caps gowns tassels etc.
• Manage staff parking registration and passes; input student parking tickets into Skyward
• Work with students and administrators to process requests (i.e. FERPA dance etc.)
• Provide backup support for other office positions
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the high school administration
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Organize and prioritize work while being flexible in regards to job duties and responsibilities
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance actions decisions and overall performance
• Ability to consistently:
• Work positively with a wide variety of people both inside and outside of the organization
• Be a positive team member who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet deadlines and multiple demands in pressure situations while maintaining high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Deal with the public other agencies and district employees in a positive and productive manner
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing including publishing webpages and social media
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Salary: Unrepresented Classified Employee Wage Schedule: $25.35 - $29.65 per hour
• Length of Contract: 7.0 hours/day 184 days per year
• Benefits/Leaves: Medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as perboard policy.

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race religion creed color national origin age honorably-discharged veteran or military status sex sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity) marital status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Assistant Superintendent and Section 504 Coordinator Director of Special Services . 240 SE Dexter Street Pullman WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at .

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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