CLERK-ATTENDANCE

JOB GOAL : Responsible for maintaining attendance records to meet district and state requirements while displaying integrity, high standards, quality, and accuracy.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of clerical experience (preferred)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Ensures that teachers take class attendance for all periods in Skyward as described in the HPS attendance manual
• Ensures the FSP reports are accurate and free of error
• Generates required attendance reports
• Inputs required attendance information into Skyward and verifies that the records are accurate
• Verifies absences by collecting the required documentation from the absent student’s parent/guardian
• Maintains all required documentation in the campus attendance binder
• Checks with the teacher to verify attendance
• Verifies and corrects absences that have been submitted into Skyward by the teacher
• Works closely with each department when input errors occur
• Tracks and communicates consecutive student absences with the necessary staff
• Sends attendance letters, emails and communication to consistently absent students’ parent/guardian
• Prepares a variety of required attendance documentation to submit to administration for truancy cases
• Attends and prepares a variety of required attendance documentation for the quarterly attendance review committee
• Maintains the method of instruction designation for all students in Skyward
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external

to the district.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,

calculator, copy machine and telephone.

• Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.