Attendance Clerk, Elementary @ Mahanay Elementary

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GEDQualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for work to be performed Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills & attention to details Self-motivated and the ability to work independently without supervision Pleasant telephone personality and effective communications skills Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders Understanding of math and record-keeping procedures Computer literate

Experience: NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties: Program Management: Verify the accuracy of all attendance reports and attendance accounting procedures at the campus Enter student attendance into the student management system each day and/or verify the attendance teachers have entered. Answer incoming attendance calls, call the family of absent students at least weekly, and document the calls in the student management system. Assist parents, students and personnel in answering questions regarding student attendance. Enter absence notes into the computer each day. Help document, monitor, and/or implement attendance interventions. Monitor student attendance for truancy and/or loss of credit and alerts administrators of students in need of intervention. Send out all required attendance letters to parents. Prepare court filings to submit to the district office for truant students and/or parents of truant students. Help implement and monitor attendance incentives on campus. Run attendance reports requested by administrators. Attend attendance trainings offered by the district. Policy, Reports, and Law: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy. Other: Maintain confidentiality. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief. Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None