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Carlsbad Unified School District

ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT

Carlsbad Unified School District, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002


Salary:

$20.75 - $25.22 Hourly

Location :

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type:

Part Time, 10 Months

Job Number:

24-3156B

Department:

School Site

Opening Date:

11/06/2024

Closing Date:

12/1/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Details

This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list for the current vacancy and any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted. Typical assignments range from 4-8 hours per day, 217 days per year. The current assignment will work 4 hours per day, 217 days per year at Sage Creek High School.

The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and a structured interview.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of duties involved in student attendance record-keeping and reporting activities; process and verify excused and unexcused absences; distribute, collect and process attendance and various other forms and documents.

Essential Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Perform a variety of duties involved in student attendance record-keeping and reporting activities; provide accurate reporting for daily attendance activities and update attendance data and records for required ADA reports; assure accurate and timely distribution of related data and materials.

Verify, process and record excused and unexcused absences; retrieve and log absence calls and messages from automated recorder; process and verify student absence notes and information from parents and others; contact parents, teachers and others to verify absences.

Compile data and prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and reports related to attendance, students, ADA , truancy, discipline, enrollment and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems; assure accuracy of attendance records in accordance with State attendance laws.

Utilize a computer to input, scan, code, update and modify attendance and other student information; establish and maintain automated student records; initiate queries, develop spreadsheets and generate a variety of computerized lists, reports and documents; code attendance data as required.

Confer with students, parents, outside agencies, faculty, administrators and the public concerning attendance matters and other assigned functions; assist with resolving attendance issues and conflicts in a proper and timely manner.

Prepare, print, distribute, collect, verify, process, sort and file various attendance forms such as scantrons, rosters and verifications as assigned; review forms for accuracy and completeness; make corrections or request additional information as needed.

Monitor student attendance and assist with identifying attendance issues and discrepancies; identify, verify and communicate student truancies and forgeries and report excessive absences to appropriate personnel; prepare and issue student referrals and detention and Saturday school slips as required.

Provide general assistance and information to parents, students, staff, faculty and others concerning attendance and related discipline issues, information, policies and procedures as requested.

Issue passes to students who are late or returning after an absence as assigned; issue off-campus passes as required; retrieve students from class and distribute messages to students as requested; compile and request homework and assignments for absent students as needed.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, scanner, computer and assigned software; utilize, set up and assure proper operation of automated calling system to notify parents of student absences as assigned.

Register new students as assigned; compile, assemble, distribute and explain enrollment materials and information; review, verify and process enrollment forms and information; assure proper completion of required paperwork; establish, prepare and set up permanent student records.

Compose, type and distribute a variety of correspondence such as lists, letters and notices; duplicate materials as needed; compile student records, birth certificates, immunization information and other records and information as required; prepare and process various student discipline paperwork.

Monitor inventory levels of office supplies; assist with ordering, receiving and maintaining adequate inventory levels of office supplies as assigned.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

General student attendance policies, procedures, terminology and attendance accounting methods.Operation of a computer and assigned software.Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.Data control procedures and data entry operations.Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.Record retrieval and storage systems.Oral and written communication skills.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Methods of collecting and organizing data and information.Telephone techniques and etiquette.

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of duties involved in student attendance record-keeping and reporting activities.Process and verify excused and unexcused absences.Input and update attendance and other student information for automated student records.Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files.Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.Prepare, print, distribute, collect, verify, process, sort and file student, attendance, disciplinary and various other forms.Learn, interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed.Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.Meet schedules and time lines.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Complete work with many interruptionsCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Entrance Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years clerical experience including record-keeping duties and some work with student attendance functions.

Selection Process/Additional Information

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, as demonstrated in their application materials, will be required to successfully complete a competitive testing process to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, which may consist of a written examination, a training and experience evaluation, a performance examination, and/or structured oral interviews. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the appropriate eligibility list will be referred for a final selection interview. The Eligibility List resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no Eligibility List exists (Ed Code 45272).

Carlsbad Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Carlsbad Unified School District aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students

Pay Increases: New classified employees are typically placed on the first step of the assigned salary range. Step increases occur annually until Step 5 is reached, after which longevity steps are allocated in accordance with years of service.

Benefits: Employees working 4 hours per day or more will be provided an option of Anthem Blue Cross HMO or Kaiser health benefits, as well as Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision benefits; employee contribution amounts are shared with the District and vary depending on number of hours worked per day. (Employees may opt out of medical, dental and vision insurance but may require to provide proof of other health coverage.) The district also pays into a life insurance policy for all employees who work at least 4 hours per day. Additional options for life insurance and disability insurance are available.

Vacation: New employees earn vacation time on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year. Employees with years of longevity may earn up to 25 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year.

Holidays: Employees are allocated up to 15 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per year; holidays are prorated based on months worked per year.

Sick and Personal Necessity: Employees earn sick leave on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of sick time per year. Employees may use up to 7 days of their sick leave balance each year for personal necessity purposes.

Retirement: Retirement: Employees working 4 or more hours per day and those already contributing to CalPERS will be automatically enrolled into CalPERS upon hire. The District's CalPERS formula is 2% at 55 for employees enrolled with CalPERS prior to 12/31/2012 and 2% at 62 for employees who have already or will enroll into CalPERS as of 01/01/2013 or afterward. Employees working less than 4 hours per day will be included in an alternative retirement plan based on the use of pretax contributions.

Please visit the Carlsbad Unified School District website to view details regarding salary schedules, employees benefits, an electronic copy of the LIUNA Classified Union Handbook, and an electronic copy of the Personnel Commission Rules.

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions may result in the rejection of my application and I will not proceed in the testing process. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the weighted test part. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.I understand the instructions provided above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

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03

Please provide a written response of 200 to 500 words to each of the following questions. Your responses will be evaluated by a panel of qualified, objective raters as a weighted test part. I have read and understand the above statements.

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04

Please describe your experience providing clerical and administrative support, including any software and programs you used. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N/A.

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Please describe your experience with record keeping and data entry duties. Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your job title(s) and dates of employment. Also, include any software and programs you used in these roles. If you do not have this type of experience, please type N/A.

06

The person in this position records student absences and computes and records hours of attendance for individual students. Please describe your related experience.

07

This position requires cross-checking data on different lists to compile accurate absence reports. Describe a project you have had with similar tasks. How did you ensure it was completed accurately?

08

Please be sure to answer the above questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions may be assessed in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and a possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Carlsbad Unified School District.

I have read and understand the instructions above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

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