Bilingual Attendance Clerk

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires knowledge of attendance accounting methods and techniques; basic record keeping methods and techniques; knowledge of English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Must possess the skill to effectively communicate orally and in written forms in both Spanish and English; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn and apply District rules, regulations, and policies; effectively maintain record keeping systems and files in a timely manner; prepare attendance reports and correspondence; type accurately at a rate required for successful job performance; operate standard office equipment including computer terminal, calculator, copy machines and typewriter;

perform accurate mathematical calculations; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

One year of typing and general clerical experience, preferably including responsibilities for contact with students or general public is required.

Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing both in English and the Spanish language.

MUST PASS THE DISTRICT'S BILINGUAL CERTIFICATION TEST IN ORAL, READING AND WRITING PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH.

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

Under general supervision to compile, post, and maintain attendance records and related reports and to contact students, parents, counselors, and teachers regarding attendance related matters. Interprets orally and translates written material in Spanish as required. Employees in this classification may oversee and supervise students assisting in attendance accounting and exercises responsibility for the accurate compiling and preparation of attendance accounting information, data and reports.

$3,241.19 (monthly)

9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

8 (daily working hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)