Attendance Secretary

Attendance Secretary

Location: Oak Forest High School

Reports To: Assistant Principal for Student Services Dean of Students

General Duties:

• Assist in maintaining high quality services for staff, students, parents, and community members who utilize the services assigned to this position.
• Assist immediate supervisor in carrying out the duties assigned to that position.
• Strive for positive and collegial public relations with the staff, students, parents and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas assigned to this position.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must have earned a high school diploma.
• Technology experience or training preferred.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Possess the ability to speak clearly and professionally.
• Possess the ability to effectively operate current technology at a proficient level including but not limited to Google Apps, Apple Products, PowerSchool and Microsoft Suite.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately provide service to patrons.
• Possess an acceptable attendance history in prior positions and demonstrate the ability to meet the daily attendance requirements of the designated position.
• Possess a successful work history supported by references.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and assist in establishing a positive climate in the work environment.
• Demonstrate adaptability to district/department changes.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Manage all communication and data related to attendance.
• Accurately code attendance in the Student Information System including absences, field trips, medical documentation and tardies.
• Receive all phone information regarding all day absences, tardies, early dismissals, etc.
• Compile state report data.
• Manage all tardy related functions.
• Manage communication system with parents on attendance issues and concerns.
• Perform all clerical duties associated with the office.

Terms of Employment:

• Ten-month work year.
• Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

School District No. 228 is an equal opportunity employer.