Attendance Secretary - Walla Walla High School

Walla Walla Public Schools•Walla Walla, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the high school administration team in the management of the attendance office and performing a variety of secretarial duties for the high school office.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
two (2) years successful secretarial experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs and spreadsheets (Word, Excel, etc).
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

college level coursework preferred.
Knowledge of Skyward system preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service for students, parents, staff and the public; answer a wide variety of telephone and in-person inquiries; promote positive public relations for the district.
Receive calls from parents/guardians regarding questions with student attendance or discipline; answer questions as appropriate and/or direct to appropriate individuals.
Coordinates the work of two office support staff for all aspects of attendance.
Make telephone contacts with parents for excused and unexcused attendance along other front office staff.
Enter data and retrieve student records on the student records system (Qmlativ); maintain complete and accurate attendance records; prepare reports and statistical data relative to attendance and discipline.
Prepare attendance letters and court petitions per BECCA procedures.
Assist Court Services and Child Protective Services.
Function as the key contact person for the sheriff's department when needed.
Maintain student enrollment records and provide assistance in monthly enrollment count.
Complete, review, organize and store student attendance and discipline files.
Perform a variety of secretarial tasks such as compiling and organizing information for administrators, including, word processing, spreadsheet data base management, and miscellaneous activities.
Be a role model for students and interact positively with students, parents, staff and the public.
Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.