GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist the principal or a designee with attendance issues and procedures in order that the principal may devote maximum attention to administering an effective instructional program.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Responsible for daily check-in and check-out of students.
• Verifies notes and writing passes when necessary.
• Enters attendance information in school data base for each student when they leave or come in late.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding attendance issues, both verbally and in writing.
• Prepares mailings which include attendance and tardy letters to parents/guardians.
• Computer entry including entry of in-school suspension and clinic attendance.
• Generates absence reports for truancy officer and collaborates with him/her regarding student absences.
• Assigns after-school detention to students for their excessive tardiness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.  Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.   Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction.   Ability to meet the public effectively. This position requires the ability to communicate (oral and written), coordinate, instruct, compute, and to evaluate on a consistent and on-going basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in progressively responsible clerical work. Thorough knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, and secretarial techniques. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside office environmental conditions exist (temperature controlled, low hazard, low noise level).
Primary Location Woodrow Wilson Middle School Salary Range $28,736.00 - $41,696.00 / Per Year Shift Type Full-Time