Attendance Secretary- Anticipated Vacancy

Anticipated vacancy starting August 2026 at North Coventry Elementary. Non-exempt position reporting to the Building Principal.

About the Role

Provide clerical support to administrators and/or the teaching staff in an inclusive, welcoming school community that values diversity and equitable academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Interface with staff, parents, students, and the public in a positive manner.
• Relieve the building principal of administrative detail by answering inquiries, handling routine correspondence, and assembling data.
• Receive visitors and manage information through the security system.
• Notify parents/guardians of student absences per the student handbook.
• Track student attendance for late arrivals, early dismissals, and appointments to ensure accurate reporting of excused absences and truancies.
• Maintain daily student attendance records, reports, and participate in attendance meetings.
• Maintain a data-based student record system, update class lists, and create student schedules.
• Research and resolve attendance discrepancies to ensure data accuracy before processing.
• Process documents and materials (e.g., correct errors in attendance records, update unverified absences, manage attendance codes).
• Provide general clerical support to administrators and teaching staff.
• Maintain well-organized files and knowledge of district policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Uphold the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student and district information.
• Collaborate with the building secretary for efficient daily office operations.
• Assist in creating and monitoring facility requests and usage.
• Register new families to the district.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Proficient keyboarding skills, including touch typing.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and organize multiple tasks.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances.

Pay

Starting rate: $18.50 per hour. Salary and benefits are governed by the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 384.

Schedule

1.215 days per year; 7.5 hours per day.