Attendance Clerk - DHS

Dayton Independent School District•Dayton, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain accurate attendance records for the campus. This role involves collecting and entering attendance data, assisting parents, students, and faculty with attendance-related questions, contacting guardians to verify absences, and managing attendance documentation. The Attendance Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate PEIMS reporting and adherence to compulsory attendance laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Pass local clerical test
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use fax machine, copy machine
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and perform word processing tasks
Secretarial experience, preferably in public education

Responsibilities

Collect and enter accurate attendance data into SIS (Student Information System) software on a daily basis for accurate PEIMS reporting.
Assist parents, students, and faculty with questions regarding student attendance.
Contact parents/guardians to verify student absences as needed.
Report attendance problems to designated administrator and district truancy clerk.
Follow established district processes and procedures for students with excessive (excused/unexcused) absences.
Compile, maintain file, and distribute all reports, parent notes, doctor notes, and other documents as required following established procedures.
Perform daily attendance procedures and meet established timelines as determined by district PEIMS personnel.
Support teachers in taking attendance in the district's SIS (Student Information System) software.
Stay abreast of compulsory attendance laws.
Stay abreast of the annual version of the SAAH (Student Attendance Accounting Handbook).
Attend any/all meetings and training as they pertain to student information system software and/or PEIMS.
Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
Provide appropriate clerical support to assigned administrator.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Perform all other duties as assigned.