8.00 hours/day

194 days

Duties:

• Answer incoming phone calls for attendance office
• Process attendance on a daily basis
• Record excused/tardy students; follow up on unexcused absences/tardies
• Send attendance letters home when necessary
• Track and file truancy and violations.
• Run attendance reports as requested by principal and teachers
• Assist with student mailings and process student emergency/health in-take forms
• Provide support to Counseling Office with parent/teacher conferences as needed
• Provide support and assistance as needed to staff in the completion of their work activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bilingual Required
• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Three (3) to five (5) years in a secretarial/administrative support position preferred, preferably in a K-12 environment.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently; effectively performs as a self-starter, using independent decision making appropriately. Understands the importance of confidentiality in working with staff, students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work effectively with students, staff, parents, community, officials, and other school districts on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated skills in appropriate software applications (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, Schoolmaster), and ability to learn new software/hardware as needed.
• Outstanding written, verbal and customer service skills (both over the phone and in person).
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and math.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

• Ability to handle frequent interruptions while carrying out assignment in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to perform duties in an efficient and organized manner.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and to remain calm under stress.
• Portrays positive attitude, initiative and responsibility to the staff.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions efficiently and effectively.
• Supports and implements Eastmont School District policies, regulations, procedures and administrative directives.
• Deals with obstacles and constraints positively.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties.
• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains dress and appearance appropriate to a professional office setting.
• Promotes good staff morale and works harmoniously with fellow staff members.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality required.

Physical Requirements:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

• Minimal lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Minimal stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• Generally this job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking, and 20% standing