What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attendance Clerk position at La Marque High School?
Primary Purpose:
Maintain accurate attendance records for the campus. Under direct supervision, perform data entry including attendance, Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data, and grades.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do word processing
- Proficient keyboarding, file maintenance, and 10-key skills
- Ability to meet established deadlines
Experience: Two years data entry experience preferred
Job Duties:
- Collect and enter attendance and PEIMS data into established database and verify accuracy of according to established procedures.
- Prepare and print reports, including attendance reports, grades, class or personnel rosters, end-of-semester reports, or accounting reports.
- Maintain physical and computerized records, including student cumulative folders, progress and failure reports, class rosters, grade books, and schedule changes if applicable.
- Process new student records, including requesting transcripts and records from other schools, setting up cumulative folder, and entering student data into appropriate databases.
- Assist parents, students, and faculty with questions regarding student attendance. Process and transmits requests for student information and transcripts.
- Call parents to verify student absences as needed.
- Report all attendance problems to designated administrator.
- Assist in campus office as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Days Employed:
Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide