Data Clerk

• Minimum of high school diploma and three years of experience using computer applications in an office environment, or a post-secondary degree in computer applications with some relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with data and data management system preferred.

• Minimum of high school diploma and three years of experience using computer applications in an office environment, or a post-secondary degree in computer applications with some relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with data and data management system preferred.

• Self-directed and able to follow-up without being prompted.
• Ability and willingness to take the initiative to ensure that quality processes are in place to ensure accuracy of information.
• Ability to work with students, faculty and parents
• Superior clerical and computer skills, knowledge of Power School and Microsoft Office a plus Advanced knowledge of Business English, spelling, punctuation, mathematical computation and possession of an excellent vocabulary.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of office management and of modern office procedures, systems and equipment such as fax machines, calculators, laptops, mobile devices and PC's.
• Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet analysis, knowledge of the records and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
• Knowledge in maintaining confidentiality of information of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability to analyze varied functions, processes and tasks for the preparation of varied and complex records and reports.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently and unsupervised on confidential assignments, clerical tasks and with confrontational people.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written format with employees, parents, and students.
• Possesses technical aptitude necessary to learn current and future student management applications and the integration of such software with common office applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to successfully complete District, State and other training courses relevant to the completion of job assignments.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and initiate proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with little to no supervision and instruction.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment
• Ability to make arithmetical computation and tabulations with speed and accuracy
• Excellent organization, time management and telephone skills.

The duties of a Washington County Schools Data Entry Clerk include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs all Power School activities related to data extraction and reporting for District, State and Federal accountability and funding requirements, including but not limited to data entry, review, verification and extraction of student attendance, scheduling, grading, and demographic records;
• Maintains accurate attendance records regarding student absences, suspensions, late arrivals, early dismissals, field trips, homebound, and student sign-in/sign-outs, etc. Accurately inputs daily attendance of students and contacts parents regarding student absences as directed by Attendance Supervisor.
• Provides clerical assistance for matters related to truancy identification as directed by Administrator
• Maintains accurate student entry and withdraw information and is responsible for all applicable data…