Attendance Specialist

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About Us: 

Innovative Network of Knowledge is a dynamic and rapidly growing virtual company in an emerging space of innovation in education. Our passion is to change education forever for the K-12 students (online) we serve. We are changing the way children learn and apply knowledge in the real world. Through our Project Based approach, supported by personal Educational Concierges, we strengthen the whole child through their educational experience. Through synchronous and asynchronous opportunities, co-teaching, and workshop labs, our students are immersed and challenged in a way not experienced in today’s educational landscape. In addition, staff and students will take part in weekly programs that promote character and citizenship opportunities to grow not only as a school but also as a community at large. We guarantee that you and your child become part of our family and will be engaged, excited, and prepared for college, career, and life.

Core Focus: 

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks to change education forever through innovation and technology. We offer a well of knowledge, a spring of possibilities and a place where your family becomes part of ours.

Key Benefits: 

● Educational Concierge: Every family has access to a dedicated Educational Concierge to assist with enrollment, course planning and ongoing academic guidance, ensuring each student finds their unique path to success.
● Goal-Oriented Tracking: We help students set meaningful milestones and track their progress, encouraging achievement and celebrating every accomplishment along the way. 
● Community-Focused Learning: Our programs are structured to foster collaboration and connection, building confidence and social skills even within a virtual setting. 

Technology: 

Innovative Network of Knowledge will provide this role with a company provided laptop, but the employee will secure and cover the cost for the operation of this technology in the virtual landscape of his/her home office. (internet, telephone, home office setup, etc.).

Position Overview:

The Attendance Specialist is responsible for tracking, verifying, and maintaining accurate student attendance records in a virtual learning environment. This role supports compliance with state attendance requirements and school policies while working closely with teachers, families, and administrative staff to ensure student engagement and accountability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working with digital systems. 

Essential Position Responsibilities

Attendance Monitoring & Recordkeeping

● Monitor and record daily student attendance using the school’s Student Information System (SIS)
● Verify attendance through virtual engagement indicators (logins, participation, assignment submission, instructional engagement, etc.)
● Monitor instructional engagement in accordance with virtual attendance requirements
● Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date attendance records in compliance with school, state, and federal guidelines
● Ensure compliance with compulsory attendance laws and state reporting requirements
● Review and reconcile attendance discrepancies in collaboration with teachers and school staff
● Generate attendance reports for administrators, support staff, and compliance purposes
● Identify attendance trends, chronic absenteeism concerns, and at-risk students for escalation and intervention

Family Communication & Student Support

● Follow up with students and families regarding absences, tardiness, truancy concerns, and required documentation
● Respond to attendance-related inquiries from staff and families in a timely and professional manner
● Communicate attendance expectations, policies, and intervention plans clearly with families
● Support student re-engagement efforts aimed at improving attendance and reducing withdrawal risk

Attendance Review Committee (ARC) & Truancy Processes

● Serve as the primary campus point of contact for attendance compliance and truancy processes
● Coordinate, schedule, and document Attendance Review Committee (ARC) meetings and truancy intervention meetings
● Maintain accurate documentation of attendance interventions, parent communication attempts, meeting outcomes, and required compliance records
● Prepare attendance documentation and supporting records for administrative review and compliance audits
● Support truancy prevention processes and ensure required timelines and documentation are completed in accordance with school and state requirements
● Track intervention plans and follow-up actions resulting from attendance meetings

Collaboration

● Collaborate with teachers to confirm student participation and resolve attendance discrepancies
● Partner with administrators, counselors, educational concierges, and support teams to improve student attendance outcomes
● Work collaboratively with campus and district staff to ensure consistent implementation of attendance procedures and compliance expectations

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

Preferred Skills

● Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
● Comfortable working with Student Information Systems (e.g., Ascender or similar)
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a remote or fast-paced environment
● Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically with parents/guardians regarding student attendance concerns and interventions 

Education & Certification Requirements

● High school diploma or equivalent required
● Bachelors preferred
● 5 years experience working in a school setting, student records, experience in student records management or administrative support preferred

Notice: Employment with Innovative Network of Knowledge will be on an at-will basis. As such, this position description is not a contract or guarantee of employment for a definite amount of time. 

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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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