7.5 hrs/day Secretary - Athletics Support Staff Apply Now Northwest Middle School 1507 8th St Iowa City, IA 52241-1746 Get Directions Full Time $17.35 per hour Northwest Middle School ** This position will also assist with attendance DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + General knowledge of and experience using computers, including word processing ability + Previous secretarial/receptionist experience preferred + Possess a strong knowledge of English, grammar, math and spelling + Ability to relate to and work with diverse population of students and adults + Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them expeditiously and accurately + Evidence of good organizational skills + Excellent customer service + Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Principal SUPERVISES: N/A JOB GOALS : Under the supervision of the building principal, perform secretarial and general office work required on a daily basis in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : + Effectively communicate school attendance policies to students, parents, and staff + Process student absences + Record class absences reported by teachers and update attendance records daily + Print and distribute daily master absence lists and other attendance records requested by the Dean of Students or administrators + Contact parents regarding unexcused student absences + Notify Associate Principal/Principal of unusual phone calls or Dean of Student of unusual absences + Other duties as assigned TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : + Contract, salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education. EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.