Attendance Registrar

Role summary

The Student Attendance Specialist supports regular student attendance by tracking absences, identifying reasons for repeated or unexcused absences, working with families on solutions, issuing attendance-related warnings, and assisting with court-related attendance matters when needed. This position is with Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS), a K12 partner school under Stride, Inc.

About the school

Stride’s K12 program is designed to offer families a personalized online education option where students can learn at a pace that supports discovery and growth. Indiana Digital Learning School aims to deliver an individualized, engaging learning experience through strong school-family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-informed student-centered model.

Work setup

This is a regular, full-time role based in Modoc, Indiana. The position requires independent work for roughly 40+ hours each week and maintaining a professional home office without distractions during the workday, generally 9-5 or 8-4 as scheduled by the school. The work location is in-office at 8707 W US Hwy 36, Modoc, IN 47358.

Key duties

• Lead schoolwide attendance initiatives and absenteeism prevention efforts, with both a preventive family-education focus and an intervention focus for underlying attendance barriers.
• Partner with teachers to monitor student compliance with attendance policies.
• Reach out to targeted students and families through email, phone calls, and automated dialing notices.
• Recommend families to the appropriate administrator for truancy intervention meetings when necessary.
• Participate in truancy meetings with school leadership.
• Make sure attendance, progress, and system login records meet state compliance expectations.
• Ensure attendance withdrawals follow school policy and state requirements.
• Prepare attendance and truancy reports for school, county, and state use as needed.
• Work alongside the Student Support Team when referrals to external service agencies are needed.
• Create individualized attendance and engagement plans with families and teachers.
• Collaborate with the Student Support Administrator, Head of School, and local school board to improve attendance procedures.
• Support families and student services staff in efforts that help reduce juvenile delinquency risk.
• Design and deliver educational workshops on absenteeism for staff and families.
• Assist staff with projects related to attendance and truancy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of truancy-related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Ability to pass the required background check.
• Working knowledge of state school attendance laws and other K–12 education regulations.
• Understanding of state court procedures related to truancy.
• Comfort working in an online learning environment.
• Strong organization and time management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a professional home-office setup during the workday.
• Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation notice applies; applicants needing support during the application process may request it by email.

Additional information

Residency is required in Modoc, Indiana. The role is paid at an hourly rate of $17. Employment is at-will under the laws of the state where the employee works. The employer notes that the duties listed are not exhaustive and that employees may be asked to perform other related tasks as assigned. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, work location, travel requirements, market conditions, internal value, and benefits selections, with offers typically landing in the lower half of the salary range. The company also states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics, including disability or veteran status, and complies with applicable affirmative action obligations and pay transparency protections.

Terms and conditions

The job is described as regular, full-time employment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform essential duties. Applicants with disabilities who need help applying may request accommodation through the employer-provided contact process.