ATTENDANCE TECHNICIAN - Bilingual Required (Spanish) at Vista Unified School District
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ATTENDANCE TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to plan, organize, and participate in the student attendance record management program; to assist in the planning, organiza-tion, and development of student attendance reports using an automated record management and database system; and to do other related functions as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Plan, organize, and coordinate the technological functions of an automated student attendance record management program, including record storage and retrieval systems.
•Aid in the planning of programs designed to ensure compliance with the legal mandates concerning student attendance.
•Perform functions in the conduct of studies, surveys, and evaluation processes pertaining to student attendance functions.
•Plan, organize, develop, and distribute informational material regarding student attendance issues, problems and concerns.
•Aid in the planning, organization, development, and implementation of guidelines and procedures to inform parents and legal guardians pertaining to student attendance and truancy matters.
•Generate a variety of special reports, including lists, labels, grade reports and other computer generated data.
•Respond to requests for attendance information from various social service agencies.
•Assist in the student registration, initial class placement process, and the preparation of student entry and closing records.
•Assist and train others in the use of the student computer database system, including system backup procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Practices, methods, trends, strategies, and techniques pertaining to student attendance programs;
Methods, procedures, and techniques of organization and planning;
Practices, procedures, and techniques pertaining to automated student record manage-ment, storage, and retrieval systems;
Legal mandates, policies, regulations, and operational procedures and guidelines pertaining to student attendance programs.
Ability to:
Effectively and efficiently plan, organize, and coordinate student attendance and record manage-ment programs;
Plan, organize, and implement student attendance functions and activities;
Analyze, review, and compile comprehensive student attendance related reports;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
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Type or keyboard at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
•Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
•This type of work involves sitting a portion of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
•Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, and possessing the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
Two years of responsible student attendance experience, including one year of experience involved with an automated record management system.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade with an emphasis in organization, office practices, and automated record management systems, or a closely related field.
Requirements / Qualifications
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! The Attendance Technician, under general supervision, will plan, organize, and participate in the student attendance record management program; assist in the planning, organization, and development of student attendance reports using an automated record management and database system; and to do other related functions as directed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A typical qualifying background would include any combination equivalent to: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible student attendance experience, including one (1) year of experience involved with an automated record management system. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade with an emphasis in organization, office practices, and automated record management systems, or a closely related field.
OPEN TESTING – Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill future vacancies that occur within one (1) year. Promotional candidates will receive Seniority points. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The candidate's portion of the fingerprint fee is $23.00.
Requirements / Qualifications
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! The Attendance Technician, under general supervision, will plan, organize, and participate in the student attendance record management program; assist in the planning, organization, and development of student attendance reports using an automated record management and database system; and to do other related functions as directed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A typical qualifying background would include any combination equivalent to: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible student attendance experience, including one (1) year of experience involved with an automated record management system. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade with an emphasis in organization, office practices, and automated record management systems, or a closely related field.
OPEN TESTING – Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill future vacancies that occur within one (1) year. Promotional candidates will receive Seniority points. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The candidate's portion of the fingerprint fee is $23.00.
Comments and Other Information
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience.
The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters.
A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
The Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, family status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience.
The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters.
A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
The Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, family status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.