Attendance Clerk - Senior High - Mesa High School
OVERVIEW:
To provide assistance and support to the head attendance clerk in the daily recording and maintenance of senior high school student attendance records to ensure reliable data for district, state and federal reporting purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School education or equivalent
- Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; excellent test battery
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); experience with district based database Synergy preferred
- Minimum one year clerical experience; ability to operate general office equipment
- Knowledge of school policies helpful
- Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
- Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, teachers, parents, district personnel and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality
DUTIES AND RESPONBILITIES:
- Confer with students on attendance and tardies
- Record, collect and post attendance on computerized system; correct daily reports
- Direct and receive telephone calls to and from parents regarding student absences, appointments, books, etc
- Operate computerized parent notification system
- Establish and maintain an accurate attendance file on each student
- Confer with administrators on student attendance, excessive absences, etc
- Compile and distribute a daily list of excused and unexcused absences to teachers and administrators
- Maintain lists of students out of class for authorized school activities
- Work cooperatively with school nurse and students and other personnel assigned to attendance office
- Prepare sweep and attendance reports, compilations, weekly mailings and attendance correspondence
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
ADDTIONAL DUTIES:
- Assist registrar when needed
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities