Clerk, Attendance

Position Function/Purpose

The Attendance Clerk shall carry out all school related activities related to the accurate keeping of attendance. 

Essential Functions

1.       Maintain a good communication system with parents, students, faculty, and administrative staff

2.       Maintain accurate pupil attendance records

3.       Prepare accurate attendance reports in a prompt manner

4.       Check and verify student absences

5.       Performs PEIMS data functions as assigned by principal

6.       Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal 

Qualification Requirements

1.       High school diploma or GED

2.       Typing ability of 50 wpm

3.       Previous clerical experience

4.       Data processing experience 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job.

1.       Moderate to heavy lifting (15-44 lbs.)

2.       Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.)

3.       Use of fingers

4.       Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

1.       Telephone

2.       Computer and printer

3.       Adding Machine

4.       Typewriter

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1.       Inside

2.       Working with hands

3.       Protracted or irregular hours of work

4.       Normal office environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

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employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

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