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Job description
Attendance And Funding SecretaryFranklin Special District seeks top talent committed to fostering student success through a supportive, inclusive work environment. With competitive benefits and a best-in-class work culture, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to attract and retain professionals who bring creativity, dedication, and a student-centered approach to their roles, supporting a diverse community and helping prepare every student for lifelong achievement. We're focused on building a team that values excellence, making a meaningful impact on our schools and community.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The attendance secretary will maintain accurate attendance records for the campus and perform data entry to ensure proper funding is received from the state for each student.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Collect and enter attendance and data into established databases and verify accuracy according to prescribed procedures.Enroll new students and re-enroll returning studentsManage student withdrawal from schoolMaintain student records and process requests for student information and student records.Process new student records, including requesting student records and records from other schools.Assist parents, students and faculty with questions regarding student attendance.Contact parents/guardians to verify student absences as needed and report attendance problems to designated administrator and attendance supervisor.Maintain custody information and inform school officials of parenting plans or pertinent custody information as needed.Compile, maintain, file and distribute all reports, records and other documents as required following established procedures.Maintain a student database for assigned campus and correct errors when needed to ensure proper funding is received from the state for each student.Assist in campus office as needed and follow appropriate safety protocols when checking in guests.Maintain confidentiality.Provide the attendance supervisor with documents and reports as needed for truancy court, family meetings, truancy processes, legal matters, etc.Other duties as assigned by the principal or attendance supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of High School DiplomaDemonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, school billing operating systemGeneral office skillsExhibit good public relations on telephone and in greeting office visitorsDEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, students, families, and vendorsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, students, families, and vendorsAbility to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervisionDemonstrated problem solving and time management abilitiesPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent sitting and standing, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching Occasional light lifting (less than 15 pounds) Sustained attention to detail for prolonged periods especially with data entry, attendance verification, and record accuracy Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve errors in student data Prolongs computer and screen use (6-8 hours per day) Reading and reviewing digital and printed reports, forms, and documents Maintaining precision and accuracy during data entry and record review Ability to problem solve attendance issues and communicate effectively with families May work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines
Worksite address
franklin, TN, 37064, US
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