2026-2027 Attendance Clerk, Elementary @ Mahanay Elementary

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

3d•$25,204 - $34,984•Onsite

About The Position

The Attendance Clerk, Elementary establishes and maintains accurate student attendance accounting records at Mahanay Elementary. The role verifies attendance reports and procedures, enters or checks daily attendance and absence notes, responds to attendance questions, and supports campus attendance interventions. It monitors attendance for truancy or loss of credit, communicates with families, prepares required letters and court filings, and runs reports for administrators. The position also maintains required records and reports, follows applicable laws and district policies, protects confidentiality, follows safety and emergency procedures, maintains appropriate technology competence, and performs other duties as assigned. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Performance is evaluated under the Board’s policy for Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel. The position is paid on a 187-day calendar. The stated 2026–2027 salary range is $25,204–$34,984, with a midpoint of $30,094. Salary is based on completed eligible years of service at an accredited school and is reduced if working fewer than 187 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Qualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification.
Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for the work.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
Self-motivated and able to work independently without supervision.
Pleasant telephone manner and effective communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders.
Understanding of math and record-keeping procedures.
Computer literate.
Experience: None.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of campus attendance reports and attendance accounting procedures.
Enter student attendance into the student management system each day and/or verify attendance entered by teachers.
Answer incoming attendance calls, call families of absent students at least weekly, and document calls in the student management system.
Assist parents, students, and personnel with 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 alert administrators when students need intervention.
Send required attendance letters to parents.
Prepare court filings for submission to the district office for truant students and/or parents of truant students.
Help implement and monitor campus attendance incentives.
Run attendance reports requested by administrators.
Attend attendance trainings offered by the district.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents.
Comply with applicable federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policies.
Maintain confidentiality and follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet current and future district needs.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.