High School Attendance Secretary position Job Stillman Valley Illinois USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: High School Attendance Secretary - 12 mo. position
Location: Stillman Valley

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months

Date Posted:
4/22/2026

Location:
Stillman Valley High School

Date Available:
06/05/2026

District:
Meridian CUSD #223
Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking an Attendance Secretary for the Stillman Valley High School.

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 223
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Educational Support Personnel

Position Title:
Secretary
Reports to:
Building Principal or Director (based upon assignment)

Mission Statement of District:
To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Successfully complete Meridian 223 Computer Proficiency Exam

Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease

Successful completion of criminal background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess effective oral and written communication skills
Able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
Able to handle and maintain the confidentiality of employee, student, school board, collective bargaining, and other sensitive district information
Able to foster a cooperative work environment
Able to work with students and adults in a positive manner
Physically and emotionally able to perform job responsibilities
Able to attend work regularly and punctually and complete duties in a timely manner
Of good moral character and possessing temperate, ethical, and industrious habits
Skilled in the use of office computer equipment, related software applications, and other standard office machines
Knowledge of basic management and supervisory skills
Possess organizing and coordinating skills
Able to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and use to improve performance
Able to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Able to attend to detail
Able to perform multiple concurrent tasks
Able to set goals and establish methods for achieving these goals
Skilled in problem solving and resolving issues
Knowledge of resources available to best support personal and student growth

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Support the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Prompt arrival and full effort throughout the duration of every shift.
Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and School Board policy.
Work cooperatively with other school personnel
Meet, as required, with students, parents, administrator and/or consultants in order to better job performance.
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy or building/department procedures.
Maintain student discipline with a focus on student safety in accordance with Board policy.
Identify problems and proactively resolve issues.
Complete tasks in the expected or assigned time frame.
Organize and maintain an efficient and effective office that handles a variety of tasks for the administration, faculty, students, and parents of the district, school, or department.
Perform secretarial and clerical tasks of a varied nature. Many tasks require a thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the school/department and school system and the frequent exercise of independent judgment within the scope of the authority granted by the Principal/Director.
Distribute mail and handle correspondence of the office, responding to routine requests for information, and transcribing, word processing, and proofing letters and responses.
Type, reproduce and distribute notices to staff, students and parents.
Ensure that all communications from the office meet proper written and oral English standards.
Act as a receptionist, greeting visitors, answering telephone calls in a pleasant and efficient manner, and communicating effectively in routine, sensitive, and confidential matters.
Register new students, secure appropriate student records, maintain confidential student records, and transfer records for students moving to other schools in accordance with state law.
Maintain attendance data for each staff member [In the building? In…