Attendance & Discipline Secretary

Description It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

JOB TITLE: ATTENDANCE & DISCIPLINE SECRETARY - Senior High

BASE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate
• Successful completion of district background check
• Previous office experience (preferred)
• Effective communicator (both orally and in writing)
• Skills in interpersonal relations, organization, prioritization, problem solving
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail

REPORTS TO : Assistant Principal/Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Assistant Principal/Principal/Dean of Students

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months; 8 hours/day

JOB GOAL: To interact positively with students and staff in a friendly, helpful manner, and perform secretarial duties efficiently and expeditiously to benefit the operation of the school and its attendance and discipline programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual "on-site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function.
• Maintain student attendance records
• Post attendance on computer and contact families daily
• Run attendance and discipline reports/letters
• Communicate attendance concerns with the Assistant Principal, Principal, Dean of Students and guidance counselors
• Answer phone, intercom, and e-mail communications
• Reports attendance and discipline concerns to appropriate community agencies
• Ability to operate office related technology
• Cover for other office staff during lunch and breaks
• Supervision of students in the office area
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Other duties as assigned