Attendance Clerk MS

Job Title:                         Attendance Clerk, MS                               

Reports to:                      Principal                                                            

Pay Grade:                      Paraprofessional - PG 3

Dept./School:                 Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:        Non-Exempt

Days:                               202

Primary Purpose:

Maintain accurate attendance records for the campus. Under direct supervision, perform data entry

including attendance, Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data, and grades.

Education/Certification/Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Two years data entry experience

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word-processing
• Proficient keyboarding, file maintenance and 10-key skills
• Ability to meet established deadlines

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collect and enter attendance and PEIMS data into established database and verify accuracy of 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.
• Assist parents, students, and faculty with questions regarding student attendance.
• Process and transmits requests for student information and transcripts.
• Call parents to verify student absences as needed. Report all attendance problems to designated administrator.
• Assist in campus office as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position. 

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer or online computer terminal, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector and video display monitor.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate.  The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail.  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.  Regularly perform multiple, highly complex, tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and compliance with legal guideline. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrating into different school environments. Occasionally work prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are

not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Salary : $14 - $16