Primary Purpose:

Maintain accurate attendance records for the campus. Under close supervision, perform data entry including attendance.

Under moderate supervision, respond to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and the public; provide requested information and/or referral to the appropriate parties; direct visitors; and provide general clerical support for the efficient operation of the Junior High Office.

 Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do work processing

Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance

Ability to meet established deadlines

Experience:

Clerical experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records and Reports

1. Collect and enter attendance and PEIMS data into the established database and verify accuracy according to prescribed procedures.
2. Assist parents, students, and faculty with questions regarding student attendance.
3. Contact parents/guardians to verify student absences as needed and report attendance problems to the designated administrator.
4. Compile, maintain, file, and distribute all reports, records, and other documents as required following established procedures.

1. Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
2. Greet visitors (e.g. public, parents, students, substitutes, vendors, etc.) respond to their inquiries    and/or direct them to appropriate personnel in accordance with district policies and procedures     regarding building security.
3. Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes. Assist parents in checking students in and out of school. Prepare and distribute students identification cards, bus passes, including homework request.

         Respond to emergency calls and notify appropriate parties to address immediate safety and/or security issues.

     4.  Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and all other deliveries

 Other

5. Assist in campus office as needed.
6. Maintain confidentiality.
7. All other duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

            None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress