Position: Administrative Assistant: Attendance Coordinator (WHS) (SY 24-25)
Department: Administration
Location:(Moxley) Watertown High School
Affiliation: SEIU Local 888
Salary range: As determined by the contract
*This position is eligible for Town benefits.*
Reports to: Assistant Principals & Principal
Apply on the WPS website: https://watertownps.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Summary:
Watertown High School is seeking an outstanding candidate to provide support as an Administrative Assistant: Attendance Coordinator in our main office of the high school. This position requires maintaining confidential student information and records, communicating with students and parents, and supporting and upholding the high school’s attendance policy. This position additionally is responsible for maintaining the main office area and assisting students, staff and visitors entering the office.
Responsibilities:
- Record student attendance: tardiness, dismissals, absences
- Update student records to match attendance records
- Managing early dismissals for all students, including interfacing with parents/guardians
- Attendance related mailings
- Manage credit loss notifications
- Answer attendance calls and monitor online attendance/dismissal reports
- Monitor student tardy line (in main lobby)
- Covering other administrative assistants as necessary
- Management of all student disciplinary documentation and letters
- Monitor students that are asked to stay in the attendance office
Qualifications - Required
- Ability to work well with the community at-large, including parents and students.
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary with students, demonstrating broad understanding and acceptance of them.
- Ability to provide problem solving skills
- Effectively organize, manage, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Experience working with children and/or teenagers and parents
- Associate’s degree
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of general office management, procedures, and machines
Qualifications - Preferred
- Experience working with students grades 9-12
- Knowledge of second language, Spanish or Portuguese preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Watertown, MA 02472 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Watertown, MA 02472: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person