Middle School Attendance Secretary: Organized Support Pro

Linn-Mar Community Schools; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn-Mar Community Schools is seeking an Attendance Secretary for Excelsior Middle School in Marion, IA. The role supports clerical tasks, student supervision, and acts as a liaison among administration, students, staff and families.

Responsibilities include managing attendance data, handling inquiries, and coordinating with officials while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct in a busy school office.

Qualifications

• Capacity to read and process complex material and compose clearly written communications.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise students and reinforce productive behavior.
• Answer and screen incoming calls from community officials, students and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and project a professional image in handling sensitive information.
• Enter and compile data to comply with administrative requirements.
• Create and maintain documents and records for audit trails.
• Compose letters, agendas, reports, and other communications for district personnel and the public.
• Supervise In School Suspension students and apply district behavior plans.
• Research and validate attendance information and excused/unexcused absences.
• Maintain attendance records and generate required reports.
• Coordinate with community officials to exchange confidential information as needed.
• Support front office operations and handle routine inquiries.
• Prepare reports and ensure current documents are available to Administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Administrative/secretarial training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Linn-Mar Community Schools is seeking an Attendance Secretary for Excelsior Middle School in Marion, IA. The role supports clerical tasks, student supervision, and acts as a liaison among administration, students, staff and families.

Responsibilities include managing attendance data, handling inquiries, and coordinating with officials while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct in a busy school office.