Bilingual Senior Attendance Clerk- Open to Kern High School District Regular Employees Only -

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and District laws, rules, and regulations regarding school attendance accounting and record keeping
• Knowledge of attendance accounting methods and techniques, basic record keeping methods and techniques
• Proficiency in English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Ability to use computer software necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Skill to effectively and tactfully communicate orally and in writing in both English and Spanish
• Ability to train, direct, and prioritize the work of others
• Ability to effectively analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course(s) of action
• Ability to effectively maintain record keeping systems and files in a timely manner
• Ability to prepare attendance reports and correspondence
• Ability to type/word process accurately at a rate required for successful job performance
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer terminal, calculator, copy machine
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations using basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Two years of increasingly responsible clerical work, with at least one year involving school district experience, or one year as Attendance Clerk with the KHSD
• Must pass an oral, reading, and written proficiency test in Spanish
• A criminal history check will be required of successful candidate prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Maintain and direct the maintenance of student attendance records and related reports
• Wait on students and contact parents, counselors, and teachers regarding attendance‑related matters
• Receive limited supervision from a school administrator or his/her designate within a framework of standard policies and procedures
• Train, direct, and supervise the work of subordinates in a lead capacity
• Exercise responsibility for directing and participating in the accurate compiling and preparation of attendance, accounting information, data, and reports
• Interpret orally and translate written material in Spanish as required

Pay

Starting salary: $3,692.85 per month.

Schedule

Position is for 10 months, with daily working hours of 8 hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).