High School Attendance Secretary

Position Details

Zeeland Public Schools has a great opportunity available for an Attendance Secretary at Zeeland East High School. The High School Attendance Secretary will perform secretarial and clerical duties to ensure efficient and effective office operations.

S / he will contribute a positive impact toward the provision of educational services at school.

Responsibilities :

Provide assistance to the Assistant Principal / Principal including secretarial and clerical duties.

Maintain attendance records for count and maintain up to date attendance records for each student.

Communicating attendance absences to staff and parents.

Data collection / tracking regarding high school CAP attendance policy.

Sends early release passes to students / teachers via email for appointments per parent requests.

Record behavior management for students in Infinite Campus for Principal / Assistant Principal / Dean of Students. Communicate information to appropriate administration and teaching staff.

Provide a positive first impression to visitors to the high school office, directing them to various locations. Answer incoming calls;

direct calls, record and transmit telephone messages to staff as required.

Coordinate Graduation, Honors Ceremony, and other acknowledgements through the year.

Prepare and calculate numbers and student information for Pupil Count Day.

Prepare and maintain various records, reports, spreadsheets, files, etc. as requested. Assist in special projects as needed.

Assist students by dispensing medication, perform medically related tasks, contact parents when necessary, and care for sick / injured children.

Answer and route incoming phone calls. Initiate and respond to routine inquiries, resolve problems, and either assist the caller or transfer calls as needed.

Qualifications :

Associates degree with related work experience preferred.

Computer and word processing expertise is required, as well as knowledge regarding general office machines and equipment.

Knowledge of Infinite Campus and CIMS preferred.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.

High degree of integrity to maintain confidentiality on student information is necessary.

Must have the ability to work effectively in an environment where interruptions are frequent and noise level is high. Lifting and moving materials, supplies and equipment may be necessary.

Schedule :

Student calendar plus 6 weeks

8 hours per day

Compensation :

Level III $15.26 $17.85

Please apply through our website at www.zps.org / jobs.