Clerical Mentor - Clerical Class I - Attendance - Hammond Central HS

General Role and Responsibilities:Serve as the attendance clerk for the school. Interact directly, via phone or e mail with students, parents, principal, staff members and public regarding all information that may take place on a daily basis. Process and maintain accurate records for all new and current students. Manage the School City of Hammond Student Information System.General Skills and Qualifications:Possess competent secretarial skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite Software.Specific Responsibilities in This Position:· Serve as the attendance clerk for the school· Maintain physical and electronic student data and attendance records· Prepare monthly attendance report for principal· Prepare various student reports· Assist Probation Officers with requests for attendance records· Call students to the office· Hand out passes to students who are late· Deal with issues involving poor attendance· Assist parents and students with bus transportation· Assist students who are leaving early· Operate standard office equipment· May assist with scheduling, documenting, and assisting with emergency drills· May assist with school messenger and radio communication· Perform all other duties as assigned by principalSpecific Skills and Knowledge for this position:· Proficient with computer· Maintains and respects confidentiality· Manage School City of Hammond Student Information System software· Must have good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills· Ability to compose letters and documents with clarity and accuracy· Ability to perform general mathematical computations with accuracy· Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of variables, either by phone or in personQualifications and Education Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bilingual abilities would be considered an asset.Personal Attributes Desired:· Dependability· Confidentiality· Professionalism · Ability to work independently · Ability to work well with staff, students, parents, and the general public· Patient and sensitive to students of all races, backgrounds, and degrees of ability· Ability to communicate and serve a diverse population· Demonstrate good communication skills – oral and written· Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task· Accepts constructive criticism with a positive attitude· Ability to meet assigned deadlines· Punctual and displays good attendance· Neat in appearancePhysical Requirements:· Capable of lifting 15 lbs. unassisted· Ability to sit for long-periods· Ability to stand, bend and reach as required in an office setting· Must be able to work in an open office with multiple diversions· Ability to communicate with customers and answer phonesBack up:Staff attendance and assign substitute for staffAESOP – oversee substitute teacher staff on a daily basisProvide health services in the absence of nurse/health aides and office managerResponsible for overseeing students not picked up on time after school, including contacting emergency numbers and the police departmentMake service calls when needed for repair of equipment It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Salary : $16 - $21