Student Drop Out Prevention Clerk (2026-2027)

JobID:

7626

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Campus Level Clerk Date Posted:

6/17/2026

Location:

Vela High School Date Available:

06/17/2026

REPORTS TO:

Campus Principal/Asst. Principal responsible for leavers.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR

187 days

DATE REVISED JUN 19, 2019 WAGE/HOUR STATUS

Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE

$15.25 Minimum $20.34 Maximum

PAY GRADE

PS1

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The person assigned to this position will be working with at-risk students in an effort to ensure that they fulfill graduation requirements and be able to lead productive lives after graduation.

QUALIFICATIONS

TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED, college hours preferred Must have the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish Must have a dependable vehicle and a Texas driver's license Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with parents, students, community, and staff members Must have a positive attitude towards students and their ability to succeed

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assist the principals and counselors with attendance, academic, and discipline referrals and follows up on progress made in each area. Make home visits as assigned. Help to support positive attitudes of parent and students towards school. Document and report any home situations that may be contributing to problems being faced at school. Report problems observed in the home to counselor, principal, and/or other support personnel as appropriate. Initiate actions that discourage absenteeism, violations of student code of conduct, and failure in academic areas. Make connection between the school and the home by communicating effectively with counselors and principals. Educate parents on ways in which they can serve and become actively involved in the education of their children. Follow up on progress reports and six week grade reporting information. Make periodical connections/visitations with the teachers as appropriate. Maintain auditable data on the students being served to be used for effective intervention. Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, printer, typewriter and copier

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

tain emotional control under stress; frequent district travel; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer

FUNDING:

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____________% In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Nondiscrimination Statement Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us ,Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300. Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us ,Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.