ATTENDANCE CLERK, NEW HOPE Rev. July 2025
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Job No.: 5201 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: 502
Dept./Campus: NHHS Term: 202 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To maintain daily attendance record keeping including data entry and adjustments and provide support to
administrators on specific student attendance information.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Collect, enter and maintain daily attendance into student database including the update of parent's
and doctor's notes.
- Assist parents, students, and teachers with questions regarding student attendance.
- Attend various committees and provide attendance information to assist with student intervention.
- Responsible for sub campus attendance process including reports, data entry, and corrections.
- Keep attendance files accurate and up-to-date.
- Assist with discipline, court referrals, make up hours, and final exam exemption processes.
- Assist campus administration with preparation of reports and student data information.
- Attend district meetings and trainings.
- Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
- Experience in data entry or general office work in office setting, preferably in public education
environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff; manage multiple priorities and
projects; use computer and application software; maintain auditable records; have a high level of
accuracy in data entry and file maintenance; and execute quality client service and to work well in a
team.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy
machine, and computer printer.
- Frequently communicates with other employees or public.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information.
ATTENDANCE CLERK, NEW HOPE Rev. July 2025
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
- Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information.
- Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis.
- Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
- Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate
technical information.
- Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone, computer or other electronic device.
- Use standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
- Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.