Attendance Secretary

Geary County USD 475 • Junction City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Attendance Secretary is a classified clerical position at Junction City Middle School. The role creates a positive first impression for visitors and manages student absences. It also provides receptionist and general secretarial support to the office, staff, students, and visitors. The position is a 10.5-month appointment and pays $18.06 to $19.06 per hour. Job performance is evaluated at least once per year.

Requirements

• Prior experience with varied secretarial and clerical skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license without restrictions.
• Working phone number or emergency phone listing.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual work attendance.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to respond to information requests courteously, promptly, and helpfully.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily record of excused and unexcused absences.
• Post student absences and tardies daily.
• Oversee truancy processes, including sending letters and scheduling hearings.
• Call parents daily to inform them when their student is not in school.
• Inform staff daily of student absences.
• Answer phones, assist visitors, take and deliver messages, and assist students, teachers, and office staff with secretarial duties.
• Serve as the office receptionist by greeting visitors and answering the phone.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the head secretary and building principals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED