Attendance​/Records Clerk

Applications will be accepted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM. Only online applications will be accepted: . This is a Promotional and Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill vacancies. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence.

When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Positions in this classification are full‑time, 40 hours per week, 11 months/202 work days per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of March 30, 2026 – April 17, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation;

or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and maintain records related to student attendance and permanent records; enter and update information on a computer terminal; perform a variety of clerical duties in support of school office operations. Provide accurate reporting for daily period‑by‑period attendance of students; process and verify student absence information from parents and teachers; issue various excuses to students for absence from class;

issue admission slips for students. E

Communicate with students and parents regarding attendance and related issues; make and receive phone calls and notes regarding student absences. E

Provide student attendance information to staff, parents and authorities as requested; receive phone calls from concerned parents; explain District policies and state regulations regarding school attendance and enrollment. E

Maintain accurate records of student attendance; prepare a variety of records and files regarding student attendance, tardiness, truancy, suspension and discipline. E

Refer serious attendance problems according to established procedures; assist in identifying and resolving problems of students with frequent absenteeism. E

Operate a computer terminal to enter, update, revise and process information; generate lists and reports as requested. E

Maintain permanent student records including a variety of materials such as grades, test scores, referrals, class schedule changes, suspensions and other pertinent data. E

Request records of new students from former schools; establish cumulative folders and transcript cards. E

Review enrollment forms for accuracy and completeness and process in accordance with established procedures. E

Enter academic, demographic and personal student data on a computer terminal; update changes of address, phone number and program as needed. E

Respond to written, telephone and personal requests for student information in accordance with District policies and guidelines; transmit former student records to other schools as appropriate. E

Communicate with faculty, advisors, parents, students and others regarding student enrollment, withdrawal, coursework,…