Attendance Clerk

Elevate Academy - ID; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Academy East in Idaho Falls is seeking an Attendance Clerk to manage attendance records, sign-in processes, and school communications. This role reports to Administration or Designee and participates in recruitment efforts during startup and ongoing operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to multitask in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work with students, staff and parents.
• Basic computer skills and office software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records and reports.
• Admit late students and track tardiness.
• Oversee sign-out process and attendance for appointments.
• Support school communications by phone, email, and mail.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly attendance reports and notices to parents.
• Assist with enrollment and orientation for new students.
• Enforce district procedures and maintain student files.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Works with students and staff

Basic computer skills

Office experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Attendance Clerk

Job location: Elevate Academy East - Idaho Falls, Idaho. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972854

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Administration or Designee

Essential Duties

• Attendance Clerk is also part of the recruitment team.
• Must participate in recruitment efforts in the start up phase of and in an ongoing capacity, and help maintain student numbers.
• 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.
• Admits late students and maintains records of their tardiness.
• Oversees student "sign out" process and maintains records of student absence due to appointments.
• Makes and receives telephone calls, takes messages, and routes calls, as well as supporting other school communication needs through emails and updates.
• Prepares a variety of daily, weekly/and or monthly reports and written materials (e.g. passes, standardized and special attendance reports, letters to parents, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information regarding the school and/or district activities, attendance and procedures.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. attendance records, student placement, disciplinary and/or suspension notices, etc.) 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.
• Assists with Conferences with parents/guardians of students concerning discipline, attendance, and student behavior.
• Maintains student files and other records. Pulls files and compiles information for listings as requested.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Enroll and withdraw students from the school in accordance with school and district procedures.
• Meet with new students and parents to complete the registration and orientation process.
• 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 and meeting district and state absence notification requirements.
• Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
• Answers telephone and addresses caller questions and concerns, transfers calls to the proper individual and/or department as needed.
• Maintains security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, and issuing visitor badges.
• Operates telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.
• Keeps a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Sorts and distributes mail delivered to the school office
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous office experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Is capable of managing time efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask effectively.
• Works well with a variety of students, administrators, parents, and staff.
• Possesses basic computer skills and knowledge.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this environment. The noise level can vary depending upon the daily activity but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range. He/she is frequently exposed to infection (germs, bacteria, viruses). The employee continuously interacts with the public, staff, and students. The employee must frequently meet multiple demands from several people. The work environment includes inside and outside areas. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$15 to $19 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jon Choate , Talent Manager
• 1207 S Kimball Ave
• Caldwell, Idaho 83605
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]