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Promise Schools Hiring for Attendance Clerk Job at Detroit, MI Full Time
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“We are growing and we need amazing educators for all roles in our schools and as part of our network Admin team!”
Attendance Clerks hold primary responsibility for collecting and maintaining student attendance information at the assigned site; meeting school, state, and federal requirements relating to attendance processes including parent notification; preparing and distributing attendance reports and materials; providing clerical support at the school site; and communicating various information regarding activities. This position reports to the school’s Dean of Operations.
Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Communicates with parents, students, staff, etc. in person, by telephone, or by letter for the purpose of providing information on a variety of attendance issues.
- Ensures accuracy of attendance records and truancies for the purpose of complying with State laws governing attendance accounting.
- Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computer) (e.g. contact and telephone logs, student attendance, school calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing reliable information in compliance with district policies.
- Prepares a variety of reports for the purpose of conveying information regarding school attendance activities and procedures.
- Processes documents and materials (e.g. attendance records) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals (e.g. staff, parents, probation officers, other schools, and/or students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Experience with PowerSchool is a plus.
Experience and Skills:
- Mission-driven with extremely high standards for student achievement
- Indefatigable will and spirit
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong belief in the Promise Way, mission, values, and model.
- Problem-Solving attitude with incredibly strong work ethic and humility
- A joy of learning and leading with a sense of humor
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Professional level of personal organization and planning
- Willingness to respond positively to feedback with a solutions-oriented attitude
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter.
- Ability to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, operate SIS system, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others, understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Salary/Benefits
The position is paid hourly and commensurate with experience. Our intent is that you will want to grow with Promise Schools over the long term. In addition to the excellent professional opportunities described above, we offer competitive compensation, superior 401k matching (6%), and excellent health, vision, and dental benefits.
Your employment offer will be contingent upon:
- Successful completion of your background check;
- Verification of your identity and ability to legally work within the United States.
- Reliable transportation is required.
If you are ready to jump-start your education career and positively contribute to a team that is making strides toward closing the opportunity gap, click the button below to apply!
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
