Full-Time School Attendance Clerk | Accurate Records & Family Support

HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings High School in Houston, Texas seeks a 2026-2027 Attendance Clerk, Secondary, to establish and maintain accurate student attendance records. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work with staff, students, and families.

Key duties include verifying attendance reports, entering attendance data daily, communicating with parents, and supporting truancy interventions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Qualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of all attendance reports and procedures at the campus.
• Supervise assistant attendance clerk (if applicable).
• Enter student attendance into the student management system daily.
• Coordinate attendance information from staff and maintain records.
• Answer attendance calls and document communications with families.
• Assist parents, students, and staff with attendance questions.
• Enter absence notes into the system daily.
• Monitor attendance for truancy and intervention needs.
• Prepare attendance letters and court filings as needed.
• Attend district attendance trainings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Independent work

Phone etiquette

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Record-keeping procedures

Word processing

Excel

Office 365

Google Drive

Typing

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certification eligibility

Tools

Word

Excel

Office 365

Google Drive

Typing

Job description

Hastings High School in Houston, Texas seeks a 2026-2027 Attendance Clerk, Secondary, to establish and maintain accurate student attendance records. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work with staff, students, and families.

Key duties include verifying attendance reports, entering attendance data daily, communicating with parents, and supporting truancy interventions.