Bilingual Secretary - Attendance & Registrar

John Fiske Elementary; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

John Fiske Elementary in Kansas City, KS seeks a Bilingual Secretary to manage attendance records and registrar duties. The role includes processing attendance calls, maintaining accuracy in SILK, and supporting front desk operations.

The position is 186 days per year, reports to the Principal, and requires a high school diploma with data entry and computer skills. The incumbent will liaise with parents, staff, and external agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Data entry skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Record student attendance using SILK and maintain accurate records.
• Process attendance calls from parents and verify attendance data.
• Serve at front counter, greet the public and assist with switchboard duties.
• Prepare attendance reports for external agencies and maintain documentation.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SILK

Job description

Bilingual Secretary - Attendance & Registrar

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960772

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Bilingual Secretary- Attendance & Registrar

LOCATION: John Fiske

JOB GOAL:

To record, process and maintain records of student attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Record all student absences and tardies in SILK
• Process attendance calls from parents
• Scan sheets
• Print and distribute Verification Sheets
• Collect Verification Sheets and make indicated changes
• Notify parents of student absence, if parent does not call in
• Work with Home School Coordinator to track truant students
• Provide attendance reports for outside agencies
• Key operator of phone master
• Key operator of copies
• Prepare copies for teachers
• Assist Staff with copier problems
• Assist at front counter, greeting public
• Cover switchboard for receptionist upon her absence.
• Keep record of After School Program attendance
• Other duties as assigned

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Performs other related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Data Entry Skills

Computer Skills

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days

Salary Level: 4

Classified Salary Schedule:

https://www.kckschools.org/hr/classified-salary-schedule-work-page

REPORT TO: Principal

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be in accordance with the Board of Education policy on evaluation.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59 th Street

Kansas City, KS 66104

913-279-2262

Title [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time