Student Drop Prevention Clerk

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Openings as of 6/20/2026

Student Drop Out Prevention Clerk )

• Date Posted: 6/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Vela High School
• Date Available:
  
  06/17/2026

Reports To: Campus Principal/Asst. Principal responsible for leavers.

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Length of Work Year: 187 days

Date Revised: JUN 19, 2019

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $15.25 Minimum - $20.34 Maximum (Pay Grade: PS1)

The person assigned to this position will be working with at‑risk students in an effort to ensure that they fulfill graduation requirements and be able to lead productive lives after graduation.

• TEA certification requirements
• High School Graduate or GED, college hours preferred
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish
• Must have a dependable vehicle and a Texas driver's license
• Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with parents, students, community, and staff members
• Must have a positive attitude towards students and their ability to succeed

• Assist the principals and counselors with attendance, academic, and discipline referrals and follow up on progress made in each area.
• Make home visits as assigned.
• Help to support positive attitudes of parent and students towards school.
• Document and report any home situations that may be contributing to problems being faced at school.
• Report problems observed in the home to counselor, principal, and/or other support personnel as appropriate.
• Initiate actions that discourage absenteeism, violations of student code of conduct, and failure in academic areas.
• Make connection between the school and the home by communicating effectively with counselors and principals.
• Educate parents on ways in which they can serve and become actively involved in the education of their children.
• Follow up on progress reports and six week grade reporting information.
• Make periodical connections/visitations with teachers as appropriate.
• Maintain auditable data on the students being served to be used for effective intervention.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Personal computer
• Printer
• Typewriter and copier

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: maintain emotional control under stress; frequent district travel; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

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Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, please contact:

Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues

ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa, Director of Student & Student Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Para consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación:

Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues

ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .