School Attendance Assistant - Part-Time (7–10:30am)

Montachusett-Regional-Vocational-Technical-School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg, MA is seeking an Attendance Office Assistant for a part-time morning schedule (7:00 AM–10:30 AM). The role focuses on accurately recording student attendance and supporting the Dean of Students, with duties spanning data entry in the district's student information system and coordination with teachers and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong communication skills, proficiency with

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma; an associate’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps; willing to learn PowerSchool.
• Recent administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks while assisting the public, faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional interaction.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent-Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of school operations.
• Monitors student information system and Attendance Line to record absences, tardies, and dismissals.
• Ensures all first period attendance is entered daily by teachers into the SIS.
• Records information on absences, tardies, and dismissals with proper documentation.
• Generates attendance reports to determine concerns and notify students and families as needed.
• Coordinates with Deans of Students to produce and mail Attendance Warning letters.
• Coordinates attendance appeal hearings with the Assistant Principal, as needed.
• Assists Dean of Students Office Staff with daily office operations and the In House Suspension room.
• Assists with monitoring students in the Dean of Students’ office.
• Assists with input of student conduct into the SIS as needed.
• Performs other activities as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.

Skills

Multitasking

Professional communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

PowerSchool

Job description

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg, MA is seeking an Attendance Office Assistant for a part-time morning schedule (7:00 AM–10:30 AM). The role focuses on accurately recording student attendance and supporting the Dean of Students, with duties spanning data entry in the district's student information system and coordination with teachers and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong communication skills, proficiency with