Clerk, Attendance @ Elementary (2024-2025)

Denton Independent School District • Denton, TX

442d • $25,740 - $25,740

About The Position

The Clerk, Attendance position at Ginnings Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year is responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records and performing data entry tasks under direct supervision. This role involves working closely with campus staff to ensure the integrity of attendance data and supporting the administration in various clerical duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clerical and data entry experience.
• Proficient keyboarding, file maintenance, and 10-key skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and enters attendance and PEIMS data into established database and verifies accuracy according to established procedures.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with all ten campuses registrars, attendance, and career counseling staff.
• Prepares and prints reports, including attendance reports, grades, class or personnel rosters, end-of-semester reports, or accounting reports.
• Maintains physical and computerized records, including student files, attendance documentation, progress and failure reports, class rosters, grade books, and schedule changes if applicable.
• Maintains student records, attendance, and grades for Out of District students and sends information to corresponding schools.
• Processes OOD new student records, including requesting transcripts and records from other schools, setting up cumulative folder, and entering student data into appropriate databases.
• Calls parents to verify student absences as needed.
• Assists parents, students, and faculty with questions regarding student attendance.
• Reports all attendance problems to designated campuses attendance, counselor, and administration.
• Maintains records and coordinates services for free/reduced breakfast and lunch students that stay on campus all day.
• Assists campus administration with the preparation of reports and student data information.
• Answers incoming calls to campus, forwards to appropriate staff, answers questions, and re-directs calls to appropriate people.
• Acts as a point of contact for all emergency related issues on campus.
• Provides direct care utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by the off-campus school nurse (RN).
• Assists in campus office as needed.
• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED