The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fourth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 62 traditional public schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 60 career-themed academies and pathways within 13 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE

ATTENDANCE

TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, participate in the coordination of and perform a variety of duties related to attendance accounting and record-keeping at an assigned high school site; verify excused and unexcused absences; 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participate in the coordination of and perform a variety of duties related to attendance accounting and record-keeping at an assigned high school site; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. Utilize a computer and assigned student information system to scan or input attendance documents and related data; generate periodic attendance accounting reports including mandated Average Daily Attendance (ADA) reports; prepare special attendance reports and lists as requested; resolve attendance reporting issues and correct reports as necessary. Process and verify student absence information from parents, teachers and others; issue admittance forms to students who are tardy or are returning after an absence; input reason for absence or late arrival into computerized system. Serve as a liaison between students, parents, staff and outside agencies regarding District attendance policies, procedures, rules and regulations; place and receive phone calls and receive notes regarding student absences. Answer telephones and greet visitors; provide student attendance information to staff, parents and outside agencies as requested; respond to complex or difficult questions. Assist administrators in identifying and resolving problems of students with frequent absenteeism; type a variety of correspondence and reports related to student attendance. Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff and student assistants. Operate a variety of office equipment including a typewriter, calculator, copier and typewriter. Participate in various school office functions such as student registration, withdrawal and enrollment; perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and maintaining school records. Oversee the mimeographing of school forms. Perform related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, procedures, policies and terminology used in accounting for student attendance enrollment. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Report preparation techniques. Record-keeping and filing techniques. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic math. Principles of training and providing work direction.

ABILITY TO

Participate in the coordination of and perform a variety of duties related to attendance accounting and record-keeping at an assigned high school site. Process and verify student absence information from parents, teachers and others. Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. Compile and verify data and prepare reports. Verify accuracy and completeness of documents and process data. Answer telephones and greet visitors. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software. Type at a minimum of 35 words per minute from clear copy. Meet schedules and time lines. Maintain a variety of records and files. Complete work with many interruptions. Train and provide work direction and guidance to others. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. See to read a variety of materials. Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of general clerical experience involving public contact and record-keeping.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment. Constant interruptions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements Preferred customer service experience, preferred computer experience, Microsoft, Outlook. Please complete our online application in full and scan and attach the required documents in PDF format. Letter of Introduction (Letter must be signed within the last 12 months.) Letter(s) of Recommendation (One (1) Letter of Recommendation - Letter must be signed within the last 12 months. ) Resume (Resume) Typing Certificate (Must attach a certificate verifying typing speed of 35 (net) words per minute on a 5 minute timed test at the time the application is submitted. Typing certificates will only be accepted from business organizations/institutions that verify completion of a 5-minute timed writing, state gross words per minute, number of errors, and indicate a minimum of 35 (net) words per minute. Internet and high school typing tests will not be accepted.) Comments and Other Information The Certificate requirement is available in the Information/Testing link above.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student-against-student incidents, please contact: Jenifer Avey, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67125 |TitlelX@egusd.net or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67118 |TitlelX@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 |HRCompliance@egusd.net or TitleIX@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Amreek Singh, Executive Director, School Supports/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 x 67194 |amrsingh@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning facilities, please contact: Robert Teresi, Risk Manager - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7775 |rteresii@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning educational equity, please contact: Cory Jones, Director of Educational Equity - 9384 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 831-2041 |cmjones@egusd.net.