Clerk - Attendance / Elementary School

Job description

Attendance Clerk The role of the attendance clerk is to maintain accurate records of student attendance through the preparation of PEIMS Reports; the attendance clerk will encourage good student attendance through communications with student parents and/or guardians; carry out all schoolrelated activities related to the maintenance of accurate attendance records. Qualifications: • Education/Certification: High school or GED • Typing ability to meet or exceed 35 wpm • Previous clerical experience • Data processing experience Major Responsibilities: • Prepare accurate PEIMS Reports in a prompt manner • 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: This position requires the following: • Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions. • Physical ability to do lifting of 10 lbs. or more, light to moderate carrying up to 10 lbs. or more, talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility. • Ability to remain current in computer software processes and applications. • Ability to adjust to a frequent change of tasks and occasionally performing tasks simultaneously. • Ability to work as a team member. • Ability to work with time pressures. • Ability to work in a sometimes noisy/distracting environment. • Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. • The ability to understand and maintain confidentiality. • Ability to communicate in oral and written form in English. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Knowledge of computer applications. • Skill in the usage of typewriter, facsimile, telephone, computer, and adding machine. • Ability to follow directives from the Principal, Associate Principal, and Assistant Principal.