OHDELA is seeking an Attendance Processing Clerk who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.  

Our schools employ a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We are committed to increasing student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while at the same time developing ourselves via professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

The Attendance Processing Clerk will serve grades K-12 and will assist with management of documenting attendance, collecting and verifying absence excuses, running and reviewing attendance and truancy reports, and preparing truancy communications and materials for HB410 absence elimination meetings in conformity with the philosophy and policies adopted by OHDELA, the rules of the governing Board, State Board of Education, the provisions of law, directives of the building Administrator and sound administrative practice.

Responsibilities
·       Enter attendance in all applicable OHDELA databases and systems accurately

·       Receive, verify, and log absence excuses from parents in accordance with state law defining allowable absences

·       Collaborate with Principals on complex excuse requests and escalate attendance issues to Principals as needed

·       Manage communication with parents via email and phone to follow up on reasons for absence and submission of excuses

·       Run attendance reports to identify students needing truancy communications

·       Prepare and send truancy communications in a timely manner that upholds compliance to state law

·       Provide Attendance Coordinator with reports and updates identifying truant students

·       Assist Attendance Coordinator with preparation of materials for HB410 absence elimination meetings

Skills/Qualifications
o   High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

o   Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products

o   Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.

o   Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.

o   Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations

o   Excellent written and oral communication skills.

o   Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.

o   Customer service oriented

o   Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members. 

o   Prior experience working in a school setting preferred.

o   Ability to work independently and contribute to a team

Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.