Clerk - Attendance/Receptionist (ELEM: 2026-2027)

HAMILTON CROSSING ELEMENTARY; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartow County School System is seeking a Receptionist - Attendance Clerk for the 2026-2027 school year at Hamilton Crossing ES. The role involves maintaining student attendance records, handling checkouts, and assisting with enrollment documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong organization and computer skills, and excellent communication with students, families and staff. It is a full-time 188-day role with duties across the front office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, databases and spreadsheets.
• Customer service oriented when dealing with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and checkout records for students.
• Document absences in the system for school and district records.
• Assist with phones, greet guests, and help admit students for enrollment.
• Keep parent notifications of absences and tardies accurate.
• Advise principal and counselor of excessive tardies or absences.
• Ensure prompt and regular attendance, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Receptionist - Attendance Clerk for the 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION DETAILS: C3, salary schedule - 188 days

LOCATION(S): Hamilton CrossingES

START DATE: November 17, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain records for student attendance, check outs, etc.
• Determines appropriate processes for documenting absences in system for school and district level documentation
• Supports office staff in answering phones, greeting guests, and working with students to properly admit and document the attendance for enrollment purposes
• Maintains accurate records of parent notification of absence and tardies
• Alerts principal and school counselor of excessive tardies and/or absences
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: Minimum of high school diploma or GED; Strong organization skills; Strong computer skills – entry, database, spreadsheets; Excellent communications skills – oral and written; Customer service orientation in communicating with all stakeholders in person and on the phone.

SKILLS: Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion; Ability to work in a hectic environment; Presents a professional image when representing BCSS through word, action and dress; Physical activities required to perform all job duties to include standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.

EXPERIENCE: Previous secretarial experience preferred.

POSITION TYPE: Full‑Time

JOB CATEGORIES: Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Details

Job ID: 5980374

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 17, 2026

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activites or employement practices