Southeast Delco Schoool District

Attendance Clerk- Academy Park High School

Responsibilities: The Attendance Clerk provides clerical support to the Principal and Assistant Principals with primary responsibilities involving maintenance of student records and their attendance.

Essential Functions:

• Check E-mail for teachers who have not done attendance and input that information in computer.
• Write late slips and update information in computer.
• Run daily absence list and E-mail teachers to check for errors.
• Compile students absent notes and record in computer.
• Run a list for perfect attendance at the end of the month. Write certificates and count out pencils.
• Run a list of absences and tardiness for report cards.
• Keep record of student’s unexcused absences and write attendance letters, 1st and 2nd notices.
• Call parents to check on student’s who are missing school and talk to them about their child’s Attendance.
• Gather information for the Truancy Officer.
• Cover the office during Secretary’s lunch or absence.
• Make weekly attendance report, monthly school board report, and yearly state report.
• Keep records of children who enter or withdrawal and help compile records to send to new school.
• All other duties as assigned to support principal, assistant principal in achievement of school goals.
• Collaborate with guidance and truancy officers to develop student absentee plans.

Experience Needed:

• Understanding of school policies and regulations.
• Previous administrative, clerical, or secretarial experience.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Computer Knowledge (MS Office; Word, Excel).
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Organized with time management skills.

SENSORY ABILITIES:

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

TEMPERAMENT:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with students
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

Salary and benefits will be set in accordance with Southeast Delco Federation of Support Staff Negotiated Agreement.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. 

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. 

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.