Attendance Secretary

Zeeland Public Schools has a great opportunity for an Attendance Secretary at Zeeland East High School. The High School Attendance Secretary will perform secretarial and clerical duties to ensure efficient and effective office operations. S/he will contribute a positive impact toward the provision of educational services at school.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the Assistant Principal/Principal including secretarial and clerical duties.
• Maintain attendance records for count and maintain up to date attendance records for each student.
• Communicating attendance absences to staff and parents.
• Data collection/tracking regarding high school CAP attendance policy.
• Sends early release passes to students/teachers via email for appointments per parent requests.
• Record behavior management for students in Infinite Campus for Principal/Assistant Principal/Dean of Students. Communicate information to appropriate administration and teaching staff.
• Provide a positive first impression to visitors to the high school office, directing them to various locations. Answer incoming calls; direct calls, record and transmit telephone messages to staff as required.
• Coordinate Graduation, Honors Ceremony, and other acknowledgements through the year.
• Prepare and calculate numbers and student information for Pupil Count Day.
• Prepare and maintain various records, reports, spreadsheets, files, etc. as requested. Assist in special projects as needed.
• Assist students by dispensing medication, perform medically related tasks, contact parents when necessary, and care for sick/injured children.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls. Initiate and respond to routine inquiries, resolve problems, and either assist the caller or transfer calls as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree with related work experience preferred.
• Computer and word processing expertise is required, as well as knowledge regarding general office machines and equipment. Knowledge of Infinite Campus and CIMS preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
• High degree of integrity to maintain confidentiality on student information is necessary.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in an environment where interruptions are frequent and noise level is high. Lifting and moving materials, supplies and equipment may be necessary.

Schedule:

• Student calendar plus 6 weeks
• 8 hours per day

Compensation:

• Level III - $15.26 - $17.85

Please apply through our website at www.zps.org/jobs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.26 - $17.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Zeeland, MI 49464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person