Clerk, Attendance

Clerk, Attendance  School Year) (10065)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job : 5765841

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17.43 to $26.79 Per Hour

Location: Riverside Middle School – Bastrop, Texas

Pay Grade: Elementary School – P4;
Middle School / DAEP – P5;
High School – P6

BASIC FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, maintain, and monitor student attendance, enrollment, transfer, withdrawal, and other records; collect and process student grades and corrections.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Three (3) years of related experience

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable district policy and procedures
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency rules, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of Public Education Information Management Systems (PEIMS) rules, regulations, and procedures
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and District employees
• Ability to prioritize and organize work responsibilities
• Ability to meet established deadlines

• Assist in resolving parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Create and maintain student attendance records, updating both hard copy and online records.
• Disseminate records to campuses, other school districts, central administration, and court‑ordered requests accurately and within the allotted timeframe.
• Maintain attendance accounting records in accordance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
• Train staff on TEA attendance accounting tracking and procedures.
• Verify with parents and teachers the validity of daily attendance as reported.
• Summarize results of attendance calls to convey communicable diseases to the nurse.
• Generate and distribute excessive absence and tardy letters or other attendance‑related letters.
• Prepare and print reports, including attendance reports, grades, class or personnel rosters, end‑of‑semester reports, or accounting reports.
• Perform campus receptionist duties.
• Manage campus visitor and volunteer system.
• Process and maintain accurate PEIMS data for state agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records.
• Provide assistance to campuses/departments as requested.
• Report all attendance problems to the designated administrator.
• Assist in campus office as needed.
• Work collaboratively to improve programs.
• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance.
• Interact positively with employees and the community to provide needed information and promote the District in a favorable manner.
• Participate in team‑building activities and the decision‑making process as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Comply with policies established by federal law, including State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

None

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress