Middle School Attendance Clerk

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Receptionist
Date Posted:
5/2/2023
Location:
Whitney Middle School
Date Available:
07/17/2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CLERK
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, to assist with student attendance.
Essential Job Functions

• Compile all the classroom attendance and absences.
• Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference.
• Assists with answering telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers.
• Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing.

Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Work in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior successful clerical experience preferred.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt