Administrative Assistant - Attendance

Administrative Assistant/Attendance

Supervisor:
Principal, Great Brook Middle School

Duration: 10 months

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional training or experience is desirable
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Good organizational and technical skills including effective use of various hardware and software applications
• Thorough knowledge of record keeping and filing techniques
• Ability to work and learn independently and in collaboration with colleagues
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff, students, and parents
• Ability to assemble information and reports in a concise manner
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret reports relating to job responsibilities
• Ability to resolve concerns and complaints
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information in the context of the job responsibilities

Summary:

The Administrative Assistant/Attendance supports the Principal in all duties related to student attendance and serves as backup to the Main Office Administrative Assistants. This position is designed to provide support to the Principal, administration, staff, students and parents, and to ensure the accuracy of student attendance records and the operation of the Main Office. The individual in this position discharges duties professionally and represents the School District positively and in accordance with District policies, rules, and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Records, maintains, and generates reports of daily attendance, late arrivals, and dismissals
• Maintains records of student discipline and suspensions
• Maintains daily contact with school nurse on current health issues
• Forwards parent requests for homework
• Prepares and maintains all locker materials and accounts
• Provides back up for the Main Office
• Performs other position related tasks or services as may be assigned by the Principal

Evaluation & Professional Growth:

The individual in this position is expected to participate in the professional growth and evaluation process in accordance with the District procedures.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).