School Secretary/Attendance Clerk

Position Type:

Administrative Support/Clerical/School Secretary- High School

Date Posted:

2/19/2025

Location:

Compass Academy Magnet High School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

03/04/2025

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TITLE: School Secretary/Attendance Clerk- Compass Academy

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in clerical skills of filing, operating calculators and other office machines, etc.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator.

JOB GOALS:

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.

To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Jr. High School office so that the maximum positive impact on the education of students may be achieved and to assist in the administration of the school's financial affairs so as to provide the maximum services for the financial resources available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares graduation lists; orders diplomas, certificates and awards; prepares diplomas for presentation, and performs all other duties associated with graduation as requested.
• Receives and distributes memos, e-mails, and other information to the appropriate staff members.
• Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence as instructed.
• Obtains, gathers, and organizes pertinent data as needed and puts it into a usable form.
• Manages student attendance in PowerSchool
• Tracks staff attendance, including substitute teacher records.
• Provides driver's ed verification to students
• Prints and sends all transcripts as requested.
• Makes appointments for counselor as requested.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Maintains a regular filing system.
• Places and receives telephone calls cordially and accurately records messages.
• Supervises the preparation of all newsletters and other mailings using correct bulk mailing procedures.
• Welcomes visitors graciously and assists them as needed.
• Assists with basic duties in the office.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates the principal's appointments and schedule as requested.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is scheduled for 8 hours per day, 218 days per year. Benefits will be in accordance with approved Board policy. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 6 - $17.11 or $17.99 per hour depending on education and experience.

This is an "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.