Attendance Clerk - High School

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    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Database Programmingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Mainframe Computerunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
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    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • School Attendanceunmatched
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    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
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    Description

    Lamar HS - Attendance Clerk - High School

    Attendance Clerk - High School

    Lamar HS

    Support/Hourly - Position - Clerk - Campus

    Job Number 0000765285

    Start Date

    Open Date 07/23/2026

    Closing Date

    ROLE AND PURPOSE:

    • To maintain student attendance records and to serve as secretary to the assistant principal(s).

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Certification:

    • High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution, required.

    Experience:

    • 2 years of data entry experience preferred
    • General Clerical Experience

    SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

    • Bilingual Preferred.
    • Ability to maintain confidential, accurate and auditable records.
    • Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
    • Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills.
    • Ability to multitask, work well in a fast-paced environment, and meet established deadlines.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Detail Oriented.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    I. ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT:

    • Maintain attendance records on the mainframe computer

    • Enter each period's absentees and tardies.

    • Updates student records from call-in list.

    • Monitors absences

    • Calls parents of absent students who have not been cleared maintaining professionalism and exemplary customer service.

    • Reports any attendance problems to assistant principal(s) including attendance not taken on a daily basis.

    • At end of day, prints/types updated Unexcused Absence Summary and distributes to all teachers.

    • Prepares attendance reports.

    • Writes passes and admits for students.

    • Serves as secretary to assistant principal(s)

    • Receives telephone calls and takes messages as needed.

    • Performs general clerical duties, such as filing, typing letters, making appointments, etc.

    • Supports Assistant principal with day-to-day operations.

    • Interacts with parents, community members, and students in face-to-face interactions maintaining professionalism and exemplary customer service.

    • Supervises office aide.

    • Maintains confidentiality.

    • Other duties as assigned (for example-supports assignment of subs on a daily basis).

    II. SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES:

    (May vary with school situation)

    • Phone security for front door scan - raptor.
    • Assists Data Clerk when necessary.
    • Assists in clinic in nurse's absence.

    III. WORKING CONDITIONS:

    MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

    • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
    • Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
    • Motion: Moderate walking
    • Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
    • Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
    • Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

    Duty Days 193

    Pay Grade Admin Support 2

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

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