26-27 KGHS Attendance Secretary

Position Open Until Filled

Current employees should submit a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Travis Burns, Principal KGHS, at tburns@kgcs.k12.va.us.

General Description: The key function of this position involves managing, recording, and monitoring student attendance data to ensure accuracy and compliance with district and state policies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains excellent customer service while managing the flow of students, staff and parents
• Assists with morning tardiness and late bus sign in by recording and reporting tardies, absences and preparing and distributing the daily attendance report to staff in a timely manner
• Works collaboratively with school staff, parents and community members to create and promote a positive school environment
• Performs clerical and secretarial duties as assigned by supervisor
• Independently or with minimal direction composes, edits, and distributes correspondence to relevant stakeholders
• Answers telephone, gives information to callers, routes incoming calls appropriately, and relays messages to students and staff as needed
• Reviews and checks documents and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Maintains files of various types
• Updates and maintains records associated with student attendance
• Supports teachers and other staff members as appropriate
• Communicates orally and in writing with school employees, students, parents, and the general public in an effective and appropriate manner
• Processes documents and other materials as needed
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of general office or clerical experience; or any combination of experience and/or training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of general office or clerical experience
• Secretarial experience in a school or school division setting
• Familiarity with PowerSchool or student data management systems

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls
• The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
• Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be required
• The employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
• Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties
• Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking is required for the exchange of information
• Use of computer or other device screens is necessary
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines

26-27 Proposed Salary Range: $37,943 - $77,042

See THIS LINK for current salary scales.

Note: Salary steps do not necessarily equate with years of experience.

Additional Information:

This is a 12-month/245 day position