Clerk- Attendance

Job Posting

Job Title: Attendance Clerk

Reports to: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: AO 3

Dept./School: Elementary/Middle Schools/High Schools

Length of Contract: 10.5 mos.

The role of the attendance clerk is to maintain accurate records of student attendance through the preparation of PEIMS Reports; the attendance clerk will encourage good student attendance through communications with student parents and/or guardians; carry out all school related activities related to the maintenance of accurate attendance records.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High school or GED

Typing ability to meet or exceed 35 wpm

Previous clerical experience

Data processing experience

Major Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate PEIMS Reports in a prompt manner

Maintain accurate pupil attendance records

Maintain a good communication system with parents, students, faculty, and administrative staff

Check and verify student absences

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal

Additional Requirements:

This position requires the following:

Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.

Physical ability to do lifting of 10 lbs. or more, light to moderate carrying up to 10 lbs. or more, talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility.

Ability to remain current in computer software processes and applications.

Ability to adjust to a frequent change of tasks and occasionally performing tasks simultaneously.

Ability to work as a team member.

Ability to work with time pressures.

Ability to work in a sometimes noisy/distracting environment.

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate in oral and written form in English.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of computer applications.

Skill in the usage of typewriter, facsimile, telephone, computer, and adding machine.

Ability to follow directives from the Principal, Associate Principal, and Assistant Principal.