ATTENDANCE CLERK (K-12) DEFINITION Performs a wide variety of clerical duties related to attendance of a school site. Provides clerical support for Administrative Personnel. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES • Keeps attendance and enrollment records and makes regular reports to the District Office • Maintains SASI data for all students • Prepares suspensions • Takes and refers phone and/or written messages staff and students • Obtains permission for students to leave school • Readmits students after absences • Keeps detailed records of tardies and truancies and refers them to appropriate personnel • Arranges parent conferences when requested by teachers • Supervises students referred to office for disciplinary reasons • Prepares referrals to Probation Department and SARB • Locates and notifies parents of illness or injury to students • Sells student materials • Prepares work permits • Handles lunch applications • Supervises office aides • Types list for hearing test • Prepares absentee list daily and roll sheets weekly for staff members • Performs basic first aid • May serve as Principal's secretary when secretary is absent. • Performs related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Previous clerical experience and/or vocational/college course work. Education: High school diploma or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (GED). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including computer and word processing systems; Attendance procedures and accounting; and Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to: Speak and write Spanish; Work independently; Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; Type accurately and efficiently; Understand and carry out oral and written directions in English; and Maintain cooperative relationships with people contacted during the course of work. SUPERVISION Works under the supervision of Administrative Personnel. Board adopted: 08/07/06