What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attendance Clerk/Secretary (for the 2026-2027 school year) position at Driven School of Opportunity?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Graduate
- Experience in General Office Work
- Accurately Type 55 WPM
- Highly skilled on personal computer
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
- Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the attendance office so that the Office's maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as clerk to the attendance office.
- Assist the registrar in constructing and maintaining an accurate student enrollment and information bank.
- Assist the registrar in preparing reports relative to attendance and enrollment as required by the Pulaski County Special School District and the State Department of Education.
- Records all transactions relative to attendance daily.
- Reports attendance to home school as required.
- Makes calls to parents informing them of excessive absences of students or to verify the validity of absences.
- Notifies teachers concerning communication with parents and students concerning attendance.
- Follows Pulaski County Special School District’s policy concerning attendance notification letters to parents.
- Record suspensions, reinstatements, withdrawals, and drops for non-attendance.
- Receives in-coming telephone calls regarding attendance.
- Attends meetings relative to the performance of the duties of the job.
- Know Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines and regulations, and adhere to same.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: Range 3 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($12.04/hr. - $21.32/hr. depending on relevant experience)
Length of Contract: 190 contract days, 8 hours per day
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Personnel Status: Classified
Benefits Eligible: Yes
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed application online at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online in-district application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).