Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

Position Title:  Attendance Clerk

Department:    Building Level

Reports To:      Building Principal

Contract:         2016-17 School Year (190 days)

Closing:           Until Filled

SUMMARY: To assist the building administrators in office activities so as to provide the best educational services to students. Responsible for performing all office duties related to student and faculty attendance and substitute coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for clerical needs of building administrators. Maintains a variety of office files and records.
• Assists in the registration of all new students and ensures the correct school zone.
• General office and receptionist duties including answering the phones, working with parents, teachers, students, and staff members.
• Updates detention list and distribute to appropriate personnel. Handle all aspects of out of school suspension.
• Maintains accurate daily and revolving reports of all excused and unexcused tardies and absences, and reports to Principals daily.
• Maintains accurate daily attendance records and reports of faculty. Reports to Principals daily.
• Works with Substitute Teacher Contractor to ensure classroom coverage on a daily basis.
• Checks students in or out of the building with parent or guardian.
• Documents notes from parents, doctors, dentists and court on student records.
• Appropriately greets visitors, parents, and accepts deliveries coming into the building and direct them to the appropriate area.
• Provides assistance to the receptionist or other office personnel as required to maintain a smooth running office.
• In both Arnold Drive and Tolleson Elementary Schools, the attendance clerk will also serve in the role as media clerk on the days that the Media Center Director is on the other school campus.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE:  

High school diploma or equivalent, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education and training in clerical specific skill areas required. Must possess strong computer and written and oral communication skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity