Administrative Assistant - 10 month

Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - Attendance

Date Posted:
5/15/2026

Location:
Peterborough Elementary School - Peterborough, NH
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1
CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Peterborough Elementary School

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant/Attendance

SUPERVISOR: Principal

DURATION: 10 months

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional training or experience is desirable
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Good organizational and technical skills including effective use of various hardware and software applications
• Thorough knowledge of record keeping and filing techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Work and learn independently and in collaboration with colleagues
• Communicate and interact effectively with staff, students, and parents
• Assemble information and reports in a concise manner
• Read, understand, and interpret reports relating to job responsibilities
• Resolve concerns and complaints
• Comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information in the context of the job responsibilities

SUMMARY:

The Administrative Assistant/Attendance supports the Principal in all duties related to student attendance and other responsibilities as designated. This position is designed to provide support to the administration, staff, students and parents, and to ensure the accuracy of student attendance records and the operation of the Main Office. The individual in this position discharges duties professionally and represents the School District positively and in accordance with District policies, rules, and regulations.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records, maintains, and generates reports of daily attendance, late arrivals, and dismissals
• Maintains records of students
• Maintains daily contact with school nurse on current health issues
• Provides back-up for the Main Office
• Performs other position-related tasks or services as may be assigned by the Principal

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification information, and 3 recent letters of recommendation.

The SAU 1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other legally protected class in its programs and activities.