Clerk II, Elem. Attendance

Palo Alto Elementary School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 2,069,000 - 3,039,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District Palo Alto Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas is hiring a Clerk II for Elem. Attendance to manage attendance records and daily reporting. The role reports to the campus principal and requires accuracy, data entry, and strong organization.

The position is nonexempt with a CT2 pay grade, typically 210 work days per year, and an hourly wage of $15.02–$22.06. A high school diploma or GED and fingerprinting background check are required.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.

Responsibilities

• Collects and accounts for class attendance slips.
• Ensures accurate daily attendance accounting with teachers and parents.
• Coordinates daily attendance information into the data processing program in accordance with Texas law and district policies.
• Prepares daily attendance summary from class rolls for each period.
• Maintains an up-to-date locator card for all students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Background check fingerprinting required

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

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Clerk II, Elem. Attendance

South San Antonio Independent School District Palo Alto Elementary School - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949219
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:Clerk II Elem. Attendance
Reports to:School Principal
Dept./School:Assigned Campus
Exemption Status/Test:Nonexempt

Pay Grade: CT2

Days: 210

Primary Purpose:
The Attendance Clerk, under the direct supervision of the campus principal, coordinates attendance accounting with central office, district hearing officer, and PEIMS, and assists in efficient operation of attendance office.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do word processing
• Proficient typing, keyboarding, file maintenance, and 10-key skills
• Ability to meet established deadlines
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and parents in a positive manner

One to Two years data entry experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collects and accounts for class attendance slips.
• Ensures the accurate and efficient accounting of daily attendance with teachers and parents.
• Coordinates and programs daily attendance information into the data processing program in compliance with the state laws of Texas and policies of the local district.
• Prepares an accurate daily student attendance summary from the teacher's class roll sheets for each class period.
• Transposes a neat, daily record of bonafide student absences, tardiness, and membership into the Data Processing program.
• Assists inclosing and tabulating the attendance accounting in the data processing program at the end of each reporting period.
• Issue tardy and absentee slips to students.
• Verifies student absentees during the day by phone and reports truancy or excessive absenteeism to the assistant principal.
• Coordinates and records the arrivals and departures of students with parents during the day.
• Maintains a log of unexcused absences and reports excessive unexcused absences to the assistant principal.
• Maintains an up-to-date locator card for all students.
• The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be require

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.02 to $22.06 Per Hour

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Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]