Attendance Clerk - Junior High
9 days ago
Arlington
Job Description ROLE AND PURPOSE: To maintain student attendance records and to serve as secretary to the assistant principal(s). QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: • 2 years of data entry experience preferred, • General Clerical Experience, • Bilingual Preferred., • Ability to maintain confidential, accurate and auditable records., • Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing., • Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills., • Ability to multitask, work well in a fast-paced environment, and meet established deadlines., • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Detail Oriented. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: I. ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT: • Maintain attendance records on the mainframe computer, • Enter each period's absentees and tardies, • Updates computer from call-in list., • Monitors absences., • Calls parents of absent students who have not been cleared., • Reports any attendance problems to assistant principal(s), • At end of day, prints/types updated Unexcused Absence Summary and distributes to all teachers., • Prepares attendance reports., • Writes passes and admits for students., • Serves as secretary to assistant principal(s)., • Receives telephone calls and takes messages as needed., • Performs general clerical duties, such as filing, typing letters, etc., • Supervises office aides (May vary with school situation) • Phone security for front door scan - raptor, • Assists Data Clerk when necessary. MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment., • Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping, • Motion: Moderate walking, • Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), • Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise, • Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.