Attendance Clerk

PALOS COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #118; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Attendance Clerk for the school year. This role involves attending to students' health needs, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring effective communication among parents and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills, a high school diploma, and a collaborative spirit to thrive in a team-oriented environment. Join a community that values safety, confidentiality, and positive relationships, contributing to a nurturing educational atmosphere for students. If you are passionate about supporting children's well-being and fostering a healthy school environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with strong clerical and Microsoft Office skills.
• Must possess collaborative skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend to ill students in the absence of the School Nurse.
• Maintain attendance records and support a safe educational environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Skills

General clerical skills

Microsoft Office products

Collaborative skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/ Attendance Clerk - school year
  
  
• Date Posted:
  4/7/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  Anticipated
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Candidate must possess general clerical skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong collaborative skills
• Experience effectively working in a team environment

Specific Responsibilities

• Attends to ill and/or injured students in the absence of the School Nurse.
• Supervises the students’ self-administration of medication per District policy.
• Responsible for maintaining attendance records.
• Supports and contributes to a healthy, safe and sanitary education environment.
• Contributes to the organization and maintenance of up-to-date student health files and related records.
• Ensures ongoing communication regarding students’ health conditions among parents, students, medical professionals, teachers, administrators and other health personnel.
• Completes reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance in the school office.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward job related growth and development.
• Communicates, interacts and works effectively and cooperatively with all people.
• Recognizes the importance of safety in the workplace, follows safety rules, practices safe work habits, utilizes appropriate safety equipment and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with students, staff and community.
• Performs manual tasks that support the educational program and the operations of the schools.
• Must possess ability to understand and work well with children and communicate well with people.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisors or Superintendent.

Salary and benefits for classified employees can be found at this link.

Palos School District 118 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Applicants are asked to complete an online application at www.palos118.org.

Postings current as of 4/10/2025 11:06:16 AM CST.