POSITION #264-CLS-07-26:
Attendance Secretary
Wenatchee High School
8.0 hours per day/201 days per year
Salary: $23.61 - $26.11 per hour
SUMMARY
We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team at Wenatchee High School as an Attendance Secretary. This full-time position is essential for maintaining accurate attendance records, ensuring compliance with district policies, and providing administrative support to our school community. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering a positive school environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records for all students, ensuring compliance with state and district regulations.
- Monitor student attendance patterns and assist in identifying and addressing attendance-related issues.
- Communicate with parents, guardians, and staff regarding attendance policies, procedures, and student absences.
- Process excused and unexcused absence requests, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Generate and distribute attendance reports as required for administrative review and state reporting.
- Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and administration to support student attendance initiatives.
- Assist in the enrollment and withdrawal process of students, ensuring accurate attendance data is maintained.
- Provide secretarial support to the school office, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and managing correspondence.
- Participate in school events and meetings as needed to support attendance-related initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by school administration.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent. Secretarial/Clerical experience required.
- Bilingual/Bi-literate (English/Spanish) preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.
- Proficient in Google Office Suite and experience with student information systems. Strong computer knowledge/ MAC computers. Experience with the Skyward system (including tracking attendance and building reports) is preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. Knowledge of attendance policies and regulations is preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
- May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are critical functions of this position.
PROCEDURE: Go to our website at: www.wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.
BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.
Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [email protected], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P
El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [email protected], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161
Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
