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2026-27 Attendance Clerk II - Shadow Mountain HS - REPOSTED

Paradise Valley Unified School District · Phoenix, AZ · 1 wk ago
Administrative$15.94/hrInternship

Location: Shadow Mountain HS – 9.5-month, non-interim position (8/24/2026 – 5/28/2027), 8 hours per day. Grade 14, $15.94 per hour.

About the role

The Attendance Clerk II directs the daily activities of the attendance office, ensures accurate attendance accounting within the District, and conveys attendance-related information to appropriate parties. This position reports to the Building Administrator.

Responsibilities

  • Communicates with parents and/or guardians regarding student absences, discipline/behavior matters, appointments, and other attendance-related issues to meet district administrative requirements and mandated guidelines.
  • Inputs data into commercial and customized databases (e.g., attendance and enrollment, Gold Card progressive discipline, Dean’s calendar) to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintains the automated student attendance system to ensure accurate tracking and documentation of student attendance and enrollment.
  • Oversees student attendance-related matters (e.g., early dismissals, late arrivals) and provides information and directions within established guidelines.
  • Prepares reports and written materials (e.g., state attendance reports, in-school suspensions, after-school detention reports, tutoring lists, substitute attendance) to convey information about school/district activities and procedures.
  • Researches discrepancies in attendance information and documentation to ensure accuracy.
  • Responds to questions from staff, parents, other schools, and students to provide information and directions as required.
  • Supervises assigned personnel (e.g., Attendance Clerk I, student aides) to enhance staff productivity and ensure department outcomes are achieved.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
  • Pre-employment proficiency tests in mathematics, filing, spelling, and typing.
  • Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint).

Skills

  • Operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications.
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records; analyzing data; providing customer service.
  • Performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios.
  • Reading manuals, writing documents in prescribed formats, and presenting information to others.
  • Understanding codes, regulations, and laws related to student attendance; business telephone etiquette; record-keeping and retention practices.
  • Scheduling activities/meetings; gathering, collating, and classifying data; using basic job-related equipment.
  • Working with diverse individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Maintaining confidentiality; demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Reading, writing, and communicating clearly in English.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Work Environment

  • Physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
  • Typical work distribution: 85% sitting, 10% walking, 5% standing.
  • Generally hazard-free environment.

Pay

$15.94 per hour.

Schedule

8 hours per day, 9.5 months (8/24/2026 – 5/28/2027).

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