• Job Description

  Req#: 664
  Position Type:
  Accountability
  
  
  Date Posted:
  7/2/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Accountability
  
  
  Closing Date:
  until filled
  
  
  Coordinates school-wide attendance efforts and truancy reduction programming with a two-fold focus 1) educating families on the importance of attendance with a focus on prevention and 2) intervening to fix the underlying issues that lead to absenteeism
  Communicates via Nucleus, e-mail, phone, etc. to families in need of attendance assistance
  Ensures state compliance guidelines are met for student attendance, progress, and system logins
  Ensure school policy and state requirements are met regarding all truancy withdrawals
  Produces individual student attendance/truancy reports for the school, county, and state upon request
  Works with staff to assist students in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary
  Works with families and community support staff to prevent/deter juvenile delinquency
  Supports families with documentation of excused absences
  Works with all stakeholders to support student attendance
  Cross functional duties as assigned
  Other duties as assigned
  Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
  Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
  Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
  Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.
  High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) Certificate AND
  Two (2) years of truancy experience AND
  Two (2) years’ experience gathering and providing data and/or scheduling OR
  Equivalent combination of education and experience
  desired Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study
  desired GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
  Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required.
  Knowledge of state and federal laws, and other pertinent laws regarding K-12 Education as they relate to applicable duties
  Knowledge of specific procedures regarding school truancy
  Familiarity with online learning environment
  Excellent customer service skills
  Experience working with diverse student populations
  Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, OneNote, and G-Suite.
  Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
  Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
  Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
  Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills
  Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
  Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
  Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required
  Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district
  Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Strong work ethic and self-motivation
  Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes
  Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization
  Outstanding attention to detail
  Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-4 workday when working from home
  Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
  Valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation
  Ability to travel 10% of the time as required
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study
  Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, enrollment, or truancy a plus
  Three (3) years of management experience
  Prior educational experience in the form of Teaching, Counseling, Advising, Intervention, Social Work, or related fields
  GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
  TKES/LKES credentialed
  Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy
  Proven leadership and/or management experience
  Previous experience as an online educator
  Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments
  Knowledge of the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework
  Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI
  Working knowledge of Infinite Campus (SIS)
  Working knowledge of Canvas (LMS)
  Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool)
  Proficient in use of Zoom conferencing tool
  Bi-lingual
  This is primarily a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, 5 days/week, home-based position that may require traveling up to 10% of the time.
  During critical periods, in-office days may be required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
  In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.
  Light lifting required.
  Job Title:	Attendance Specialist
  FLSA Status: Department: Dept Code:	Exempt OPS Compliance OPS CPL
  Job Code: Primary Supervisor: Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Served: Location: Minimum Hours/Days: Salary Range starts at:	Attendance Assistant Director Attendance Manager AGB Primarily Remote 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday $__,___.00/Year
  
  
  SUMMARY: The Attendance Specialist ensures that school age children are attending school by investigating causes of unexcused or excessive absences, communicating with families, and assisting them in problem-solving attendance issues. They provide attendance interventions as necessary including communicating with families regarding excused and unexcused absences.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • Coordinates school-wide attendance efforts and truancy reduction programming with a two-fold focus 1) educating families on the importance of attendance with a focus on prevention and 2) intervening to fix the underlying issues that lead to absenteeism

  • Communicates via Nucleus, e-mail, phone, etc. to families in need of attendance assistance

  • Ensures state compliance guidelines are met for student attendance, progress, and system logins

  • Ensure school policy and state requirements are met regarding all truancy withdrawals

  • Produces individual student attendance/truancy reports for the school, county, and state upon request

  • Works with staff to assist students in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary

  • Works with families and community support staff to prevent/deter juvenile delinquency

  • Supports families with documentation of excused absences

  • Works with all stakeholders to support student attendance

  • Cross functional duties as assigned

  • Other duties as assigned
  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
  Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

  • Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.

  • Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.

  • Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.
  MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) Certificate AND
  • Two (2) years of truancy experience AND
  • Two (2) years’ experience gathering and providing data and/or scheduling OR

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
  • desired Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study

  • desired GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate

  • Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required.
  OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, and other pertinent laws regarding K-12 Education as they relate to applicable duties

  • Knowledge of specific procedures regarding school truancy

  • Familiarity with online learning environment

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Experience working with diverse student populations
  • Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, OneNote, and G-Suite.
  • Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports

  • Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

  • Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines

  • Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team

  • Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines

  • Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

  • Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district

  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation

  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes

  • Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization

  • Outstanding attention to detail

  • Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-4 workday when working from home

  • Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet

  • Valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation

  • Ability to travel 10% of the time as required
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study

  • Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, enrollment, or truancy a plus

  • Three (3) years of management experience

  • Prior educational experience in the form of Teaching, Counseling, Advising, Intervention, Social Work, or related fields
  • GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
  • TKES/LKES credentialed
  • Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy

  • Proven leadership and/or management experience

  • Previous experience as an online educator

  • Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments

  • Knowledge of the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework

  • Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI

  • Working knowledge of Infinite Campus (SIS)

  • Working knowledge of Canvas (LMS)

  • Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool)

  • Proficient in use of Zoom conferencing tool

  • Bi-lingual
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This is primarily a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, 5 days/week, home-based position that may require traveling up to 10% of the time.
  • During critical periods, in-office days may be required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
  • In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.

  • Light lifting required.
  
  The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
  
  

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