JOB SPECIFICATION CLERK II – ATTENDANCE K-5 THE POSITION Under general supervision, performs any of a variety of regular clerical duties, such as record keeping, record checking, typing and filing duties which follow particular routines in a school office; and performs related work as required. RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class receive general supervision from the Principal or designee. Incumbents work within a framework of established procedures and are expected to perform a wide variety of typing and general clerical duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. No supervision is exercised over other positions. The duties listed below are typical for positions in the class collectively but no one position will necessarily include all the duties. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive: • Compiles and prepares attendance accounting information, data and reports accurately. • Performs a variety of clerical work, including typing, proofreading, filing, checking and recording information on records. • Posts information to forms, accounts and records. • Prepares and issues admit and tardy slips, hall passes and early dismissal permits to students. • Obtains verification of student absences. • Posts and updates attendance records in the computer terminal. • Searches records and files for readily identified information. • Reports student attendance problems to appropriate staff. • Greets visitors, answers the telephone and provides information relative to attendance procedures or services. • Operates a variety of office machines including copier, typewriter, computer and computer terminal. • Participates in district inservice programs. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE Knowledge of: • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and math. • Standard office procedures. • Basic record keeping methods and techniques. Ability to: • Perform a variety of basic attendance accounting work with accuracy and speed. • Learn and apply District rules, regulations and policies. • Learn to operate standard office equipment. • Make arithmetical calculations with accuracy. • Receive and give information over the telephone or in person in a courteous manner. • Work efficiently with frequent interruptions. • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. • Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Learn and follow office routines. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; two (2) years clerical experience; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. PERSONAL QUALITIES Maturity and judgment; clerical aptitude; willingness to learn operation of office equipment and procedures. SKILLS • Typing 40 words per minute. • Knowledge in use of computer. WORK YEAR: 212 Days SALARY: Range 23 2/90