SUCCESS Academy Attendance Specialist - Middle School FTE

SUCCESS Academy Attendance Specialist
- Middle School 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools SUCCESS ACADEMY
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Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION – Attendance Specialist
- Middle School

Attendance Specialist
- Middle School

Job Class Code: 7774

Position Type:
Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 02

(
* salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To:

Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name:
Attendance Specialist HS/MS

Days in work calendar: 188

JOB SUMMARY

Perform a variety of responsible clerical duties involving typing, filing and maintaining records and reports in support and attendance accounting; apply and explain procedures and policies of assigned program or department.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing, record keeping, proof reading and processing information.
• Type letters, memoranda, bulletins, reports, schedules, lists, forms or other materials from straight copy or computer terminal.
• Maintain a variety of logs, records and files related to assigned office; compile information from a variety of sources and prepare summaries and reports including attendance and enrollment data.
• Assist the public and District employees in completing forms, applications and other District, State and federal forms and documents.
• Maintain attendance, academic and health records; update computer information databases.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a computer, calculator, copiers, and other machines as required; enter data into a computer terminal or micro-computer as assigned.
• Assure the timely duplication and distribution of a variety of records, reports and other materials as directed.
• Perform clerical work such as posting records, making arithmetic computations and securing information from clearly indicated sources.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• Rules, regulations, policies and laws related to assigned function or department.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Operation of standard office machines, including computer terminals.
• Record storage, retrieval and management systems.
• Correct use of English, usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic first aid techniques and procedures.
• Basic Math.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Perform a variety of responsible clerical duties involving typing, filing and maintaining records or reports in support of a school or District function.
• Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned clerical activities.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Type at 40 words per minute from clear copy.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including computer as required by the assignment.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Complete work with many interruptions

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• One year of clerical experience including some experiences with automated office equipment.

• N/A

Special Requirements:
Must take all required clerical assessments and earn a passing score.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

• 7/2011
• 7/2012
• 10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The…