Attendance Clerk

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Attendance Clerk - school year

Date Posted:

4/7/2025

Location:

Palos South Middle School

Date Available:

Anticipated

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

Qualifications

High school diploma

Candidate must possess general clerical skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Strong collaborative skills

Experience effectively working in a team environment Specific Responsibilities

Attends to ill and/or injured students in the absence of the School Nurse.

Supervises the students' self-administration of medication per District policy.

Responsible for maintaining attendance records.

Supports and contributes to a healthy, safe and sanitary education environment.

Contributes to the organization and maintenance of up-to-date student health files and related records.

Ensures ongoing communication regarding students' health conditions among parents, students, medical professionals, teachers, administrators and other health personnel.

Completes reports accurately and in a timely manner.

Provides assistance in the school office.

Maintains a positive attitude toward job related growth and development.

Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people.

Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Develops and maintains positive relations with students, staff and community.

Performs manual tasks that support the educational program and the operations of the schools.

Must possess ability to understand and work well with children and communicate well with people.

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisors or Superintendent.

Salary and benefits for classified employees can be found at

Palos School District 118 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Applicants are asked to complete an online application at