Attendance and Truancy Clerk - Hope Str/Capital City

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, KS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Data Entry, Database Technology, Educational Administration, High School Diploma, Mail Processing, Office Equipment, Plan Meetings, School Attendance, Systems Maintenance, Typing, University/School Regulations, Word Processing
LOCATION
Topeka, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED

Ability to work extensively with computer data entry and word processing

Ability to relate well with staff, parents, and community members

Ability to operate office machines

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Skilled in bookkeeping tasks

Knowledge of student database system

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs clerical duties in the preparation of truancy affidavits as required by K.S.A. 72-1111 and 72-1113 and USD 501 Regulation 8075. Performs office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive and smooth running environment; including telephone, typing/word processing, maintaining filing system, preparing mailings. Will work with confidential records, schedule appointments with parents and staff, maintain calendar, set-up meetings, collect research information, and perform varied and related office duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

Identifying students with attendance issues and intervene with poor attendance behavior

prior to violation of Kansas Laws and school district regulations.

Work with parents of students who exhibit poor attendance to identify a method to help the student remain in school

Work with school administrators, teachers and staff to correct poor attendance and

truancy issues

Prepare truancy affidavits and keep accurate up-to-date data in student database

Frequent student home visits with campus police or other school staff

Maintain, track, and distribute metro bus passes

Assist with student transport when necessary

Other duties as assigned

About the Company

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Topeka Public Schools