Attendance Secretary 8 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School DistrictIowa City, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the building principal, the Attendance Secretary performs secretarial and general office work required on a daily basis to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child. This role involves effectively communicating school attendance policies, processing student absences, recording absences reported by teachers, updating attendance records, printing and distributing daily master absence lists, and contacting parents regarding unexcused student absences. The position is for 187 contract days.

Requirements

  • General knowledge of and experience using computers, including word processing ability
  • Possess a strong knowledge of English, grammar, math and spelling
  • Ability to relate to and work with diverse population of students and adults
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them expeditiously and accurately
  • Evidence of good organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service

Nice To Haves

  • Previous secretarial/receptionist experience preferred
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively communicate school attendance policies to students, parents, and staff
  • Process student absences
  • Record class absences reported by teachers and update attendance records daily
  • Print and distribute daily master absence lists and other attendance records requested by the Dean of Students or administrators
  • Contact parents regarding unexcused student absences
  • Other duties as assigned
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