Attendance Clerk (Assign Campus)

La Joya Independent School District; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

La Joya Independent School District is seeking an Elementary Attendance Clerk to support daily attendance accuracy at an assigned campus in La Joya, Texas. The role reports to the campus principal and operates as a non-exempt administrative support position.

The incumbent will manage attendance records, perform basic accounting tasks related to attendance, and communicate with teachers, nurses, counselors, and families to improve student attendance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED or higher.
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute with reasonable accuracy.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Proficiency in modern office procedures and software.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting procedures related to student attendance and state regulations.
• Coordinate with campus attendance offices and report attendance matters.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurse, counselors and admins to address attendance issues.
• Contact parents of absent students and maintain a log of calls.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Office procedures

Records keeping

English usage

Basic accounting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Attendance Clerk (Assign Campus)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861504
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Attendance Clerk

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Pay Grade 3:Non-Exempt Administrative Support

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Initiated Date: January 21, 2003

Revised Date: May 2021

District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose: Assure that correct attendance counts are made on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High School Graduate/GED or Higher

Experience/Knowledge: Ability to type with reasonable accuracy a minimum of 50 words per minute

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation

Proficient in modern office methods and procedures

Knowledge of statistical and records-keeping principles and procedures

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Basic accounting principals

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Knowledgeable in accounting procedure of student attendance and regulations based on state law, Board Policy, and administrative regulations.
• Confer regularly with the campus attendance offices regarding attendance matters.
• Work closely with teachers, school nurse, guidance counselor and administrators to improve students who have infrequent attendance.
• Contact parents of students who are absent and keep log of all calls made to parents.
• Inform attendance offices of the attendance patterns of chronic offenders.
• Summarize daily attendance reports and compile monthly reports for submission to principal.
• Audit enrollment, attendance, and transfer records as necessary to assure compliance and sound principles of accounting for student attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Work with frequent interruptions.

Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 193 Days

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. I have read and fully understand the duties and responsibilities this position is to provide to my campus/department.

Employee’s Signature: Date:

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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