Attendance Clerk - Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation : Job Details

Our people are the single most important asset we have in the EVSC. - Dr. Smith, Superintendent Join a school district where employees are truly making a difference in the lives of students each day. Click here to learn more about our award winning district!We look forward to hearing from you!POSITION DETAILS:This position works 40 Weeks per year, 5 days per week at 8 hours per day. The position begins approximately four days before school begins and ends on the last day of school. SALARY:YearHourly Rate1$12.542$13.013$13.534$14.005$14.476$14.987$15.488$15.959$16.4310$16.9511$17.4412$17.82The hourly rate for a current EVSC paraprofessional will be based on years of service with EVSC in a paraprofessional role. Annual, incremental pay increases are given for each year of service with the EVSC in this role if an employee has worked 120 days in a school year. New employees will begin on year 1.BENEFITS:EVSC offers four Anthem medical insurance plans. Single medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Employees may pay the additional cost to add family members. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period. Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member. Click here to learn more about the employee benefits with EVSC!EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:

• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Personal Business Days
• Snow Days

EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate. This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity. EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous office experience preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This position is based upon student enrollment in this school building. Fluctuating student enrollment may make it necessary to move an employee to another school building or reduction in hours. Enrollment is evaluated at the start of a new school year. The EVSC works diligently to ensure employees maintain the position that they are hired for but in some cases, transfers may occur in order to effectively serve EVSC students.SUMMARY: Maintains attendance records and works to create a pleasant, helpful atmosphere for the staff, students, parents and visitors.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.

• Makes and receives telephone calls, takes messages, and routes calls, including parent reports of absences and taries.
• Enters all student attendance records into a computer on a daily basis.
• Responds to inquiries from students, teachers, and parents regarding attendance rules and absences.
• Compiles and submits a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end reports as required.
• Works with probation officer and police liaison officer.
• Admits late students and maintains records of their tardiness.
• Maintains all incoming statements to the school nurse regarding doctors' appointments.
• Oversees student sign out process and maintains records of student absence due to appointments.
• Types, prepares, distributes, and files records, reports, and correspondence which are related to attendance.
• Operates standard office equipment, e.g., computer (data entry), telephone, calculator, and copy machines and telephone.
• Prepares verification forms for teachers for one-period absences.
• Prepares computerized attendance sheets.
• Maintains regular attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate personal computers and related software including AS400, Microsoft and Google systems.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all related corporation policies and state requirements.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May occasionally supervise students.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED). LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, textbooks, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals and groups of educators, administrators, parents, students, and the general public.
• Ability always to communicate using correct grammar.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift and pull or push articles up to 50 pounds.
• He/she sits most of the time but must walk frequently and, at times, stand.
• The employee is required to reach with his/her hands and continuously to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times as in typing.
• Manual and finger dexterity are essential to the job.
• He/she is constantly working to meet deadlines with severe time restraints.
• He/she must see and read fine print such as typed or handwritten materials and have good depth perception (fine muscle control).
• The employee must, also, be able to hear conversation in a noisy environment and to communicate clearly and concisely through speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this environment.
• The noise level can vary depending upon the daily activity but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range.
• He/she is frequently exposed to infection (germs, bacteria, viruses).
• The employee continuously interacts with the public, staff, and students.
• The employee must frequently meet multiple demands from several people.
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI (Civil Rights Acts of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.