A School Secretary provides administrative support in schools by keeping and maintaining school records and performing a range of routine clerical tasks within the school.
Attendance Associate
Manor Independent School District
New Tech High School - Manor, Texas This job is also posted in Manor Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5890934
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Primary Purpose:
To facilitate the efficient operation of student attendance reporting.
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Successfully pass MISD paraprofessional test
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Computer proficiency
Proficient knowledge MS Word software, and file maintenance
Knowledge of basic accounting principles skills
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word documents
Professional telephone demeanor
Minimum Experience:
One to three years of secretarial experience, preferably in public education environment
Essential Job Functions:
Assist with registering incoming students.
Report attendance information to the Administration office.
Verify student attendance zones.
Assist with entering new students in the computer system, transfer students from school to school.
Maintain original building roll.
Assist with coding of students such as ESL, Chapter, Gifted and Talented, and Special Education when proper forms are submitted and authorization delegated.
Maintain daily attendance records, enter daily absences, print daily absences, resolve daily absences and enter unexcused absences and verify information.
Encourage students to bring written validation for excused absence within a three-day period.
Compile weekly, six-week, and semester reports of school attendance and verify information.
Print student's information (i.e., homeroom lists, class rolls, special populations, etc.) for school personnel when requested.
Assist students, teachers and parents as needed.
Exercise good telephone etiquette.
Be responsible for the integrity of data.
Cooperate fully with colleagues in shared responsibilities.
Show tolerance for peer differences and promote harmony.
Share experiences, ideas and knowledge with peers.
Seek advice and counsel when needed.
Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Professional Conduct:
Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Equipment used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
