Job Details

Position Type:
Para - Clerical/Paraprofessional Clerical
Date Posted:
11/19/2025
Location:
Career and Technical High School
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JOB TITLE: Attendance Clerk, High School
DUTY DAYS: 190
PAY GRADE: C04
STARTING SALARY: $ 129.26/DAY
Primary Purpose:
Maintain attendance records on the district's computer system and other records related to student enrollment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
* High School Diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
* Proficient typing skills, ability to operate a personal and district computer system, and related software
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
* Ability to organize multiple types of documents.
* Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Experience:
* Entry level skills in typing, grammar, spelling and math; one to two years as an Attendance Clerk preferred.
Major Resonsibilitities and Duties:
* Make and receive telephone calls.
* Enter student attendance records and exemptions into the computer on a daily basis.
* Respond to inquiries from students, teachers, and parents regarding attendance rules, absences, and enrollment status.
* Compile and submit a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and year end reports as required
* Work with truant/attendance officer concerning truancy, excessive absences, address verification, etc.
* Prepare attendance sheets
* Type, prepare, distribute, file records/reports, correspondence etc. related to attendance
* Correct attendance discrepancies.
* Maintain files of waiver of student tuition, and transfers.
* Issue proof of enrollment documents.
* Assist with receiving visitors and direct them to the proper party.
* Distribute attendance materials and documents to faculty.
* Contact parents concerning absences.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.