Attendance Secretary- Anticipated Vacancy
Owen J. Roberts School District · Pottstown, PA · 1 wk ago
Administrative$18.5/hrInternship
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.