Attendance Coordinator bei Highlands Community Charter School - Sacramento

Organization Description: Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools (HCCTS) is a public charter organization headquartered in Sacramento, California, delivering no-cost adult education across the state. HCCTS offers high school diploma programs, English language instruction, and career technical education to adult learners aged 22 and up—equipping them with skills and confidence to pursue meaningful careers and build generational legacies. Our mission centers on social justice, self-sufficiency and generational change, and transformative partnerships that make education accessible to all. Founded in 2014, HCCTS has rapidly grown its reach and impact, offering both classroom-based and independent study models tailored for adult learners who seek a second chance at earning a diploma and reaching economic independence. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with a belief that every student at HCCTS will succeed. Join our team and champion equity, transparency, and excellence, and help us rise together.

Under the direction of the Chief Business Official (CBO) or designee, the Attendance Coordinator will oversee district-wide attendance operations, ensure the integrity of student attendance data, audit attendance records for accuracy and completeness, and communicate with students, families, and staff regarding attendance issues. The position requires strong collaboration with school site administrators, district offices, and stakeholders to promote consistent attendance practices and supportive strategies to improve student attendance and engagement. The Attendance Coordinator will also support the district’s student information system (PowerSchool or equivalent), oversee the district's communication platform (Absence Intervention or equivalent), and align attendance processes with state and federal reporting requirements. (Please read the job description before applying for this position.)

. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. . Operation of a computer and assigned software. . Deep belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to serving underrepresented communities. . Ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality applicable to attendance policies and procedures. . A comprehensive understanding of attendance accounting standards and practices. . Apply independent judgement to interpretation and application of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The position requires the following items to be attached to the application, or the application will not be considered: . Resume (Required) . Letter of Reference (2 Required) . Bachelor’s degree in any field relevant to education, data, or administration preferred. . Five years of experience at a school site dealing with attendance, student data, and policy. . Organize record keeping, office organization, and clerical skills. . Complete knowledge of HCCTS attendance policies, procedures, terminology, and accounting methods. . In-depth knowledge of attendance recording and reporting requirements and formats. . Ability to communicate with a diverse community. . A core understanding of applicable State Education Codes related to attendance accounting. . Effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. . Requires knowledge of and skill at using computer-aided office productivity software and specialized applications for recording student information. . Requires sufficient math skills to compile alphanumeric data, statistics, and trends. . Meet schedules and timelines. . Effectively present complex policy and practice information to multiple audiences via oral and written media. . Encourages and motivates employees to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth to maximize staff performance. Supports successful employee transition to work duty changes. . Provide proof of the possession of a valid California driver's license.

$85,900 – $115,115 (7 Steps)

Important Note: An incomplete or unsigned application will not be considered. Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing [email protected] REMEMBER! Attachments are NOT automatically added to your applications. Make sure you scan and attach all required documents before the job posting deadline. Highlands is not responsible for emails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox.