Attendance Clerk - Senior High - Mesa High School

Attendance Clerk - Senior High
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$16.31
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
A11, 9.75 months
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW:
To provide assistance and support to the head attendance clerk in the daily recording and maintenance of senior high school student attendance records to ensure reliable data for district, state and federal reporting purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; excellent test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc); experience with district based database Synergy preferred
• Minimum one year clerical experience; ability to operate general office equipment
• Knowledge of school policies helpful
• Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, teachers, parents, district personnel and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality

DUTIES AND RESPONBILITIES:

• Confer with students on attendance and tardies
• Record, collect and post attendance on computerized system; correct daily reports
• Direct and receive telephone calls to and from parents regarding student absences, appointments, books, etc
• Operate computerized parent notification system
• Establish and maintain an accurate attendance file on each student
• Confer with administrators on student attendance, excessive absences, etc
• Compile and distribute a daily list of excused and unexcused absences to teachers and administrators
• Maintain lists of students out of class for authorized school activities
• Work cooperatively with school nurse and students and other personnel assigned to attendance office
• Prepare sweep and attendance reports, compilations, weekly mailings and attendance correspondence
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

ADDTIONAL DUTIES:

• Assist registrar when needed
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION
Site Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.