School Records & Attendance Coordinator

Danbury Public Schools CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a School Secretary at the ACE High School to provide essential clerical and administrative support. You will work with the Building Principal and staff to maintain student records, coordinate communications with families, and manage daily office operations in a fast-paced school setting.

The role emphasizes attendance monitoring, data entry in the district SIS, and collaboration with district personnel to ensure a welcoming, organized school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual skills preferred to support families and students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for students, families, staff and visitors.
• Answer multi-line phone system and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Maintain attendance, student records, and data in PowerSchool.
• Coordinate communications and distribute information to staff and families.
• Prepare materials for meetings and school communications.
• Support office operations, scheduling, and supply management.
• Assist with enrollment, transfers, and records requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PowerSchool

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a School Secretary at the ACE High School to provide essential clerical and administrative support. You will work with the Building Principal and staff to maintain student records, coordinate communications with families, and manage daily office operations in a fast-paced school setting.

The role emphasizes attendance monitoring, data entry in the district SIS, and collaboration with district personnel to ensure a welcoming, organized school environment.