Attendance Technician

The Need

Promotional & Open Opportunity to fill a vacancy, 8 hours per day, bilingual required (Spanish), 215 days per year calendar at Balboa Middle School. The established list will remain in effect for six (6) months. Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line at , Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you are having trouble attaching your documents to your application, you may contact Classified Human Resources Office at  x. 1170

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please  (Download PDF reader) or visit the Classified Human Resources office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform accurate and technical attendance accounting and record-keeping for Adult Education; operate a computer and assigned software to enter and update attendance information; serve as a liaison between students, parents, staff and outside agencies regarding District attendance policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of clerical experience in an educational environment or closely related setting. Experience working with school district attendance policies and procedures is highly desirable.

Testing Information:

The examination process may be comprised of multiple-choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description (Download PDF reader).

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be mailed/emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo  the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.

Step 1:
Application Screening (pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meet the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there are a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination.

Results of the screening will be emailed. Applicants who pass the screening portion of the examination process will be given further instructions. Notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position.

Step 2:
Performance Exam (weighted 50%) tentatively scheduled for July 20, 2026. Applicants will may be required to work through exercises using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, which simulate the tasks an Attendance Technician is expected to perform day-to-day. Applicants must pass the performance examination to move forward to the next step, (qualifications appraisal interview).

Step 3:
Bilingual Exam (written and oral) tentatively scheduled for July 27, 2026; those that pass the written portion will then be invited to participate in the oral exam scheduled for directly after the written exam. Applicants must pass both portions of the bilingual examination to move forward to the next step, (Qualifications Appraisal Interview).

Step 4:
Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%) tentatively scheduled for August 3, 2026. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list.

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