Attendance Secretary

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 10 Months

Date Posted:
7/17/2026

Location:
BHS - 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405


Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
07/31/2026
VACANCY NOTICE

2026 - 2027 School Year

July 17, 2026

Branford High School

Attendance Secretary

Title: Attendance Secretary
Work Year: 10-Month
Department: Branford High School
FLSA Status: Represented, Non-Exempt
Reports To: BHS Business Supervisor
Salary Range: Level 3
Hourly Rate: $25.44 - $27.14

Position Overview:

The Attendance Secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely student attendance records and ensuring student safety through daily monitoring and follow-up. This position performs responsible clerical and data entry functions, communicates regularly with students, families, and staff, and provides attendance-related reports to administrators and faculty. The Attendance Secretary works independently within established policies and procedures to support school operations and promote student accountability and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Attendance Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect, assemble, and verify daily attendance information from teachers and staff via District software systems.
• Record parent/guardian call-ins, emails, and communications regarding absences and tardiness.
• Identify students not accounted for and conduct follow-up calls to homes or classroom visits as needed.
• Enter finalized attendance data into the student information system and distribute daily reports to staff and administrators.
• Complete and supply data for required state reports, as needed.
• Coordinate attendance data with the administrative team or their designee to generate periodic and timely administrative reports.

Student Safety and Follow-Up

• Monitor student attendance throughout the school day, including sign-in/out logs, field trip records, and nurse visits.
• Confirm early dismissals with parents or guardians.
• Make end-of-day follow-up calls regarding unexcused absences.
• Track and document unexcused absences, cuts, and tardiness, and notify administrators, teachers, and counselors as appropriate.
• Determine validity of absences and tardiness in accordance with school policy.

Communication and Policy Support

• Interact daily with students, parents, and teachers to ensure accurate attendance reporting and student safety.
• Inform families and students of school attendance policies for unexcused absences or tardiness.
• Provide input regarding attendance procedures and related policy improvements based on experience.
• Monitor and support the implementation of Board of Education policies and school guidelines regarding cell phone and personal electronic devices.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Input and track field trips and off-campus activities for safety and attendance purposes.
• Organize and maintain office files, including confidential records.
• Provide clerical support to office staff as needed.
• Assist with end-of-year activities, including perfect attendance reports and support for graduation and awards ceremonies.
• Participate in training to enhance technology and data management skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the BHS Business Supervisor or designee.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience, preferably in a school environment.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices, financial recordkeeping, and accounting procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and perform calculations with attention to detail.
• Ability to review and process financial documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google applications, and ability to learn district-specific software applications.
• Ability to learn departmental and State Department of Education financial applications.
• Ability to organize work independently and manage multiple financial processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with staff, students, and the public.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

Work in this classification is performed primarily in an office environment with routine and intermittent exposure to computer screens. The position requires repetitive motions associated with operating office equipment, including keyboards, calculators, check signers, fax machines, and copiers. The employee may be required to lift and move light to moderate weights such as office supplies.

Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 and hearing correctable to within normal limits are required. Adaptive technology may be utilized as appropriate. The role may involve moderate stress associated with meeting deadlines and interacting with students, parents, teachers, and the public.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty performed in this position. Additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Start Date: August 2026
Open Until: July 31, 2026

Interested candidates must complete the application online at






(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply