Attendance Clerk Central High School

POSITION TITLE:Attendance Clerk

EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-exempt

REPORTS TO:Campus Administrator Assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:10 month

HOURLY SALARY RANGE:Minimum $13.79 Midpoint $17.24 Maximum $20.69

Primary Purpose:

Maintain accurate attendance records for the campus. Perform data entry including attendance Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data and grades.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets databases and perform word processing

Effective organizational communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to meet established deadlines

Experience:

Two years related experience and/or training

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records and Reports

• Enter student enrollment data and withdrawals in accordance with District policy and in compliance with PEIMS reporting standards.
• Collect and enter attendance and PEIMS data into established database and verify accuracy according to established procedures.
• Prepare and print reports including attendance reports grades class or personnel rosters end-of-semester reports or accounting reports.
• Maintain physical and computerized records including student cumulative folders progress and failure reports class rosters grade books and schedule changes if applicable.
• Process new student records including requesting transcripts and records from other schools setting up cumulative folder and entering student data into appropriate databases if applicable.
• Process and transmit requests for student information and transcripts as assigned.
• Assist with leaver accounting.
• Assist with campus office duties as needed.

Communication

• Assist parents students and faculty with questions regarding student attendance.
• Call parents to verify student absences as needed.
• Report all attendance problems to designated administrator and/or truant officer and file truancy court andcontempt of court referrals as assigned.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communication and a professional relationship with students parents and colleagues.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the district and demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible as set out in the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student and district information.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional learning activities to improve job-related skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Participate in professional learning activities to improve job-related skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC