Clerk- High School / Attendance

Reports to: Principal. Nonexempt (Pay Grade: AO 3). Job goal: support elementary, middle, and high schools. Contract length: 10.5 months.

About the role

The attendance clerk maintains accurate records of student attendance, prepares PEIMS reports, encourages good attendance through communication with parents or guardians, and performs all school‑related activities related to attendance record maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Typing ability of at least 35 wpm
• Previous clerical experience
• Data processing experience

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate PEIMS reports promptly
• 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

• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.)
• Physical ability to lift 10 lb or more and perform light to moderate carrying, talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running, and move with agility
• Ability to stay current with computer software processes and applications
• Ability to adjust to frequent changes of tasks and occasionally perform tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work under time pressures
• Ability to work in sometimes noisy or distracting environments
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Oral and written communication proficiency in English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computer applications
• Skill in using typewriter, facsimile, telephone, computer, and adding machine
• Ability to follow directives from the Principal, Associate Principal, and Assistant Principal