Elementary Attendance Clerk (26-27)

DANIEL ES; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District DANIEL ES - NORTHLAKE, Texas seeks an Elementary Attendance Clerk to maintain accurate attendance records and support campus operations. This role reports to the Office Manager/Principal and requires 1 year of office experience, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.

The position involves daily data entry, attendance reporting, parent communication, and maintaining student records while upholding security protocols and following policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions (State and local mandates).
• One year of experience in an office setting.
• Ability to welcome the public while maintaining security protocols.
• Follow and adhere to legal and local policies.

Responsibilities

• Daily Attendance Data - Collect, verify accuracy of and enter attendance data to established databases, create and maintain documentation for student absences.
• Attendance Reporting - Prepare and print daily attendance reports, verify Six Weeks Attendance reports, maintain daily Raptor sign in/out log, run and verify attendance error scans.
• Parent Communication - Receiving, responding to, and maintaining communication, including absence documentation from guardians and healthcare providers.
• Attendance Monitoring - Track teacher daily attendance submission and report issues to campus administrator.
• Excessive Absence and Truancy Process - Legal and local requirements with administrator oversight.
• Attendance Records - maintain records retention documentation and storage.
• Student Records - Maintain digital student folders and fulfill student records requests.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Phone system operation

Public welcoming

Office experience

Typing/Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Raptor System

InTouch

Computer

Telephone

Job description

Elementary Attendance Clerk (26-27)

Northwest Independent School District DANIEL ES - NORTHLAKE, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945543

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Elementary Attendance Clerk (0804)
Reports To: Office Manager/Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Dept. / Campus: Campus Assigned
Pay Grade: P15
Duty Days: 187
Date Revised: 09/2023

Primary Purpose:
Maintain accurate attendance records for the campus.

• Qualifications:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions (State and local mandates)
• Ability to operate a phone system.
• One year of experience in office setting
• Ability to welcome the public while also maintaining security protocols.
• Follow and adhere to legal and local policies.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily Attendance Data - Collect, verify accuracy of and enter attendance data to established databases, create and maintain documentation for student absences.
• Attendance Reporting - Prepare and print daily attendance reports, verify Six Weeks Attendance reports, maintain daily Raptor sign in/out log, run and verify attendance error scans.
• Parent Communication - Receiving, responding to, and maintaining communication, including absence documentation from guardians and healthcare providers.
• Attendance Monitoring - Track teacher daily attendance submission and report issues to campus administrator
• Excessive Absence and Truancy Process - Legal and local requirements with administrator oversight
• Attendance Records - maintain records retention documentation and storage.
• Student Records - Maintain digital student folders and fulfill student records requests.

Shared Responsibility and Duties

• Phone calls - Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages.
• Digital communication - manage campus email, ride changes, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greeter - Answer doorbell, greet and direct visitors to appropriate location.
• Enrollment - Assist with enrollment and withdrawal processes
• Visitors - Maintain visitor log, issue visitor passes, and check out visitors utilizing Raptor System
• Tardies & Check Out for Students - Sign in tardy students utilizing Raptor System
• Payment - Manage incoming payments through InTouch.
• Operational Equipment - make service calls, refill toner, refill paper, print, laminate, etc.
• Mail - Prepare mailings and labels, assist with mail outs, sort & distribute mail, messages, and other documents.
• Materials - Assist with the receipt and distribution of ordered materials.
• Maintenance Requests - School Dude
• Arrival & Dismissal Duties - As assigned.
• Cover duties - As assigned, including nurse clinic.
• Absence Management - Guest Educator process
• Volunteers - Monitor completion of volunteer background checks
• Emergency Information - Create and maintain emergency information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Equipment Used

Computer, telephone, copier, laminator

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high.

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26,180 to $35,365 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required