TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

ATTENDANCE SECRETARY
Office Professional 5
Tumwater Middle School
Continuing
7.0 hours/day
RATE OF PAY: $27.45 - $34.14
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent; Associate of Arts degree or 3 years of successful job-related experience preferred; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. First Aid Certification.

Attachments: Current Resume, Cover Letter, 2 Letters of Recommendation.

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in one or more of a variety of secondary school clerical or district office support environments. Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, front office operations, secretarial support, reception activities, preparation of documents for school communications, student attendance reporting at the secondary level, college/career readiness support and department support. Essential functions may vary at the elementary, middle, high and district levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Greets visitors, staff and students and provides direction, guidance and assistance
Composes documents for the purpose of communicating information
Prepares and processes written materials for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures
Directs, supervises and manages students as needed
Proficiently operates within the school database system including data gathering and sorting
Enters and updates computer records
Evaluates situations or emergencies for the purpose of taking appropriate actions and/or directing to the appropriate personnel for resolution
Places and receives telephone calls and records messages
Maintains calendars and schedules for administrator(s) and building; may manage facility use
Maintains, files and records student attendance data
Assists students, teachers and parents with attendance questions
May create and maintain discipline files
May maintain volunteer records
Assists with all aspects of collection, processing and reporting requirements for student graduation, test scores and yearly GPA information
Assists with organization of all senior activities
Communicates and tracks community service opportunities and hours
Monitors assigned activities and/or program components for the purpose of ensuring compliance with graduation requirements
Maintains a schedule of appointments for college admission, military and service organization representatives and arranges on site mini-interviews, multi-disciplinary teams and other meetings as required
Maintains day to day office operations and orders supplies as needed
May assist specialized staff by providing support services, including budget
Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with community members, staff and students
May provide basic first aid for students for the purpose of meeting their immediate health care needs, as needed
Fulfills the responsibilities of an OP III or OP IV in their absence
Performs any other building generated duties as necessary

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate standard office equipment, including specialized computer applications
Command of English in both written and verbal form; use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of district policies, state and federal laws, rules and regulations
Conduct all job responsibilities independently with a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions and changing priorities while consistently producing accurate work
Interact positively with community members, staff and students
Ability to sit for prolonged periods, work independently, understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Significant physical abilities include reaching, handling, digital dexterity; talking and hearing conversation; near and distant visual acuity/visual accommodation

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director/Principal or designee
SCHEDULE: Tumwater School District Calendar (school year plus additional days if required), exclusive of voluntary staff orientation program prior to starting date
SALARY: Tumwater School District Salary Schedule Range
CONTACT: Human Resources - 360-709-7020

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, meagan.dawson@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Address: 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Title IX Coordinator: Wendy Bromley, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us. Address: 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.

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