What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLERK-ATTENDANCE position at Harmony Public Schools?
CLERK-ATTENDANCE
Posting ID: #10917-1
Category
Paraprofessional
Campus
Harmony School of Ingenuity - Houston (6-12)
City
Houston
Posted
2026-03-25
Job Description
JOB GOAL: Responsible for maintaining attendance records to meet district and state requirements while displaying integrity, high standards, quality, and accuracy.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o High School Diploma or GED
o Minimum 2 years of clerical experience (preferred)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
o Ensures that teachers take class attendance for all periods in Skyward as described in the HPS attendance manual
o Ensures the FSP reports are accurate and free of error
o Generates required attendance reports
o Inputs required attendance information into Skyward and verifies that the records are accurate
o Verifies absences by collecting the required documentation from the absent student’s parent/guardian
o Maintains all required documentation in the campus attendance binder
o Checks with the teacher to verify attendance
o Verifies and corrects absences that have been submitted into Skyward by the teacher
o Works closely with each department when input errors occur
o Tracks and communicates consecutive student absences with the necessary staff
o Sends attendance letters, emails and communication to consistently absent students’ parent/guardian
o Prepares a variety of required attendance documentation to submit to administration for truancy cases
o Attends and prepares a variety of required attendance documentation for the quarterly attendance review committee
o Maintains the method of instruction designation for all students in Skyward
o Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
o Moderate travel is required.
Other Details
Location
CAMPUS
Department
Campus
Dept. in Charge
Operations
Reports To
Business Manager
Pay Grade
PG 1040
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Job Type
Full Time
Work Hours
Normal School hours / 205 days