Substitute Attendance Secretary

Substitute Attendance Secretary

Marion Independent School District Vernon Middle School - Marion, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5940702

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Title
:
Attendance Secretary

Reports to
:
Building Principal

Starting Wage
: $16.75/hr plus benefits

Basic Function
:
To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the office can have a maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. Promote the overall mission of the school system, and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student.

• Act as receptionist for the Principal, Associate Principal, Guidance Counselor, and Activities Director performing any duty delegated by any of them.
• Supports maintaining student records:
  Cumulative folders, permanent records, daily attendance, aggregate attendance, registration, transfer of students, class lists, certified enrollment, etc.
• Performs routine services such as filing, typing, and duplicating materials for the Principal.
• Types letters, memoranda, reports, bulletins, forms, etc.
• Answers telephone, tending routine inquiries; refers calls when needed.
• Organizes supplies and instructional materials for distribution to teachers.
• Keeps office supplies in order; requisitions materials upon faculty request.
• Keeps accurate data on student absences.
• Operates office equipment incidental to clerical duties.
• Helps maintain a log of visitors to the school.
• Attends to all student needs.
• Maintain a positive attitude with students, staff, parents, and visitors.

Education & Experience:

• Previous clerical experience preferred
• OSHA required certificate
• Background Check

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc.

The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising…