2026-2027 Attendance Clerk, Elementary @ Mahanay Elementary

MAHANAY ELEMENTARY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHANAY ELEMENTARY in Houston, TX is seeking an Attendance Clerk for the 2026-2027 school year. The primary duty is to establish and maintain accurate student attendance records and support campus attendance initiatives.

Responsibilities include verifying attendance reports, entering daily attendance into the student management system, communicating with families about attendance, and preparing required letters and court filings.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED; qualify for state paraprofessional certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Pleasant telephone personality and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders.
• Understanding of math and record-keeping procedures.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of attendance reports and procedures at the campus.
• Enter student attendance into the student management system daily.
• Answer attendance calls and document calls with families.
• Assist parents, students and staff with attendance questions.
• Enter absence notes into the computer daily.
• Help document, monitor, and implement attendance interventions.
• Monitor attendance for truancy and alert administrators as needed.
• Send attendance letters to parents and prepare court filings for truants.
• Implement attendance incentives and run reports for administrators.
• Attend attendance trainings offered by the district.

Skills

Attendance records

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Telephone communication

Stakeholder communication

Math understanding

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certification eligible

Job description

2026-2027 Attendance Clerk, Elementary @ Mahanay Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966069

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

Primary Purpose: To establish and maintain accurate student attendance accounting records.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for work to be performed
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills & attention to details
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently without supervision
• Pleasant telephone personality and effective communications skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders
• Understanding of math and record-keeping procedures
• Computer literate

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Verify the accuracy of all attendance reports and attendance accounting procedures at the campus
• Enter student attendance into the student management system each day and/or verify the attendance teachers have entered.
• Answer incoming attendance calls, call the family of absent students at least weekly, and document the calls in the student management system.
• Assist parents, students and personnel in answering questions regarding student attendance.
• Enter absence notes into the computer each day.
• Help document, monitor, and/or implement attendance interventions.
• Monitor student attendance for truancy and/or loss of credit and alerts administrators of students in need of intervention.
• Send out all required attendance letters to parents.
• Prepare court filings to submit to the district office for truant students and/or parents of truant students.
• Help implement and monitor attendance incentives on campus.
• Run attendance reports requested by administrators.
• Attend attendance trainings offered by the district.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the jobdescription.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Calendar Days: 187

Pay Grade: CSP3

2026-2027 Salary Range Min. $25,204 Mid. $30,094 Max. $34,984 (Based on previous experience)

Salaries are determined by the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,204 to $34,984 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Roberts , Principal
• MAHANAY ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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