Attendance Clerk

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for maintaining attendance records to meet district and state requirements while displaying integrity, high standards, quality, and accuracy.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Minimum 2 years of clerical experience (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.

· Ensures that teachers take class attendance for all periods in Skyward as described in the HPS attendance manual

· Ensures the FSP reports are accurate and free of error

· Generates required attendance reports

· Inputs required attendance information into Skyward and verifies that the records are accurate

· Verifies absences by collecting the required documentation from the absent student’s parent/guardian

· Maintains all required documentation in the campus attendance binder

· Checks with the teacher to verify attendance

· Verifies and corrects absences that have been submitted into Skyward by the teacher

· Works closely with each department when input errors occur

· Tracks and communicates consecutive student absences with the necessary staff

· Sends attendance letters, emails, and communication to consistently absent students’ parent/guardian

· Prepares a variety of required attendance documentation to submit to the administration for truancy cases

· Attends and prepares a variety of required attendance documentation for the quarterly attendance review committee

· Maintains the method of instruction designation for all students in Skyward

· Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

· Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.

· Ability to analyze data and generate reports.

· Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.

· Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

· Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.

· Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bryan, TX 77802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18