Attendance Secretary

Attendance Secretary Wheaton, IL Job Details Full-time $16.45 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Excel Phone communication Computer literacy Student record keeping Student information system High school diploma or GED Data entry Clerical experience Productivity software Entry level Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description 2025-2026 Salary Grade C, Starting hourly pay rate $16.45

Affiliation:

CEA Hours/Day:

7.5 (full-time) Work days/year : 205

Position:

Attendance Secretary Reports to:

Principal/Assistant Principal Job Status:

10 month

Summary of Position:

The Attendance Secretary maintains student attendance records. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent Prior clerical experience preferred Ability to understand, apply, and use computers and software applications (i.e. Word, Excel) Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Experience interacting with the public and staff with the ability to be courteous and patient while maintaining a positive, cooperative work environment.

Essential Job Functions :

Answers phone calls and records student absences from parent's calls. Enters information from calls, period by period from each teacher and exceptions into Student Information System. Corrects and posts daily attendance. Maintains records of bus routes. Confronts a variety of student and parent complaints and problems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Ability :

Work in standard office and school building environments. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting up to 40lbs. (i.e. paper boxes), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

Work Environment:

Use standard office equipment, such as computers, copiers, telephones etc. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Noise level may be loud at times.