Attendance Clerk

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of clerical duties related to attendance accounting and record-keeping in a school office; contact parents and guardians to report and verify excused and unexcused absences; operate a computer terminal as needed to enter and update attendance data. Provide accurate reporting for daily attendance of students; process and verify student absence information from parents and teachers. Issue various excuses to students for absence from class; issue admission slips for students returning to assure accurate absentee reporting. Communicate with students and parents regarding attendance information to staff, parents and authorities as requested; receive phone calls from concerned parents; explain District policies and State regulations regarding school attendance and enrollment as appropriate. Maintain accurate records of student attendance; establish guidelines; prepare and maintain a variety of records and files regarding students attendance, tardiness, truancy, suspension and discipline as assigned. Operate a variety of office machines including a FAX, computer terminal, scanner, typewriter and copy/duplicating machines. Explain District policies and State regulations regarding school attendance enrollment as appropriate. Assist students, staff and visitors at counter; take and relay messages to and from parents and students. Perform related duties as assigned. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year general clerical experience involving record-keeping. **LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** Some positions in this class may be required to utilize oral and written communications abilities in a second designated language. Assignments are 4 to 8 hours, determined by the needs of the District. Valid California Class C driver's license. Incumbents are required to operate personal vehicles and provide proof of insurance.