HS Attendance Clerk; SY - Irving HS

HS Attendance Clerk (26-27 SY) – Irving HS Job Description

School District: Irving Independent School District

Job Title: MS/HS Attendance Clerk

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: P40

Duty Days: 198

Reports To: Campus Principal

Primary

Purpose:

Maintain accurate and complete student attendance records.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Educational Aide I or Paraprofessional Certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively use district attendance programs after standard training with reasonable help-desk assistance
• Ability to operate a computer using basic applications
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Minimum Experience: One (1) year of clerical/secretarial experience or equivalent background.

• Perform all clerical duties necessary to maintain accurate and complete student attendance and other student records within established district guidelines.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student attendance issues.
• Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Receive incoming calls and take reliable messages as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and student records and maintain loyalty to the district.
• Remain informed of and comply with state, district, and school policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision‑making. Perform tasks with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work to meet established deadlines; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Tools/Equipment Used: Computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, and facsimile.

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to the supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $15.64 to $24.43 per hour

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Todd Allen, Principal
• Irving HS
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