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Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:$16.31
Class/Calendar:A11, 9.75 months
Benefits:Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:Available annually
New Hire Experience:1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary: To provide assistance and support to the head attendance clerk in the daily recording and maintenance of senior high school student attendance records to ensure reliable data for district, state and federal reporting purposes.
Key Responsibilities: This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Confer with students on attendance and tardies
- Record, collect and post attendance on computerized system; correct daily reports
- Direct and receive telephone calls to and from parents regarding student absences, appointments, books, etc
- Operate computerized parent notification system
- Establish and maintain an accurate attendance file on each student
- Confer with administrators on student attendance, excessive absences, etc
- Compile and distribute a daily list of excused and unexcused absences to teachers and administrators
- Maintain lists of students out of class for authorized school activities
- Work cooperatively with school nurse and students and other personnel assigned to attendance office
- Prepare sweep and attendance reports, compilations, weekly mailings and attendance correspondence
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assist registrar when needed
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.
Education: - High School education or equivalent
Experience: - Minimum one year clerical experience
Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.
Education: - Bachelors degree preferred
Experience: - Experience with district based database Synergy preferred
Skills & Competencies: This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; excellent test battery
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
- Knowledge of school policies
- Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
- Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with students, teachers, parents, district personnel and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality
Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.
- Works in the front office of a high school, often interacting with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Collaborates with other office staff, administrators, and counselors to manage student records and attendance policies
- May have to address students with truancy issues or enforce school policies, requiring patience and professionalism
- The majority of the work involves sitting at a desk, often for extended periods
- May need to move around the school to verify attendance, deliver reports, or assist with student supervision
- May need to lift office supplies, stacks of papers, or small boxes (typically under 25 pounds)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.